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.
A practical guide to agreeing responsibilities with a cofounder before friction starts: define roles, separate ownership from day-to-day work, set decision rights and record the arrangement properly.
A practical guide to the first decisions you need to make when starting a small business in the UK: choosing a structure, understanding responsibilities, setting up records, and knowing what to do before you trade.