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UK small businesses often keep too little, or far too much. The sensible answer is to keep the records that prove sales, costs, payroll, tax positions, contracts and compliance, then store them in a system you can actually use.
Buying a small business with limited cash is usually a question of structure, not luck. The right deal can combine seller finance, staged payments and careful due diligence so you do not overstretch yourself on day one.