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DECEMBER 29, 2008

Recession Business Start Up: Micro Business Co-op. So here is my idea, what about if you and some of your colleagues set up small home businesses and formed a little Co-operative and started providing services, like maintenance or upgrades or products to these former clients of your employer? Sponsors Advertise Here?

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APRIL 29, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Weight Loss Consultation by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 30, 2008 In recent years there has been a far greater emphasis placed on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. This will involve online weight loss coaching and setting up an extensive knowledge base that will serve as a point of reference.

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MAY 13, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Party Planner by Stefan Töpfer on May 13, 2008 Organising a party can be time-consuming and stressful for many people. Business environment and set-up cost: There is not much international potential for this business because you will have to work closely with clients. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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MARCH 11, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea: Image Consultant by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 11, 2008 This business is ideal for someone who has worked in the corporate world or the media for a number of years and understands the importance of image within it. Your main starting costs will be related to getting the website launched. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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MAY 20, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – C.V. Business environment and set-up cost: Other than language, there are no major barriers to this business being successful internationally. If you already own all the necessary computer equipment, scanner and printer then your only start-up cost will be the design and hosting of your website.

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APRIL 8, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Sign-Making Service by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 09, 2008 Sign manufacture is a fun way for you to earn some extra income. Business environment and set-up cost: This is primarily a local business because you will work closely with clients and be responsible for installing the signage.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2008

Small business becomes less taxing with new concessions : SMALL businesses can potentially access up to 13 new tax concessions following wide-ranging changes effective from July 1. As always this list is not exhaustive, but I hope it will give you a little overview. — ST. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0

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AUGUST 7, 2007

Smart Business Start-Up by Stefan Töpfer on Aug 08, 2007 Whatever you are planning a personal business or a small business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer businesses, the time has never been better for starting a business. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 Sponsors Advertise Here?

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APRIL 1, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – T-Shirt Design by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 02, 2008 There is always a great demand for custom-made T-shirts, ranging from sports teams in need of new kit to event organisers wanting promotional shirts to give away. The estimated cost to start this business varies from £5000 up to around £15,000.

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JULY 14, 2006

Registering your business – Start Up Guides – Part 5 by Jason Holden on Jul 14, 2006 A major task for any new business is to ensure it is registered with the various government departments, this is one area I find a lot of new clients fail to do, mostly through a lack of knowledge, but sometimes through a fear of red tape and paperwork.

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JULY 27, 2006

Computerised systems now fall into two very different camps, the first are those that sit on your computer, and as such you need to take responsibility for ensuring you back your data up on a regular basis. Also, when you buy such a system the up front costs can be expensive. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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MAY 16, 2010

Don’t purchase containers to store more documents and files – throw away as much of your old stuff as possible instead. Be ruthless with your filing. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 7:00 am and is filed under Business Checklists. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Theodore Levitt (1925-2006) US management theorist, Inc (February 1981) To view previous quotes, click here « Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/11/10 Top 5 Website Design Tips » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at 7:35 am and is filed under Business Quotations.

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MAY 23, 2010

Set aside time each day to answer your email and try to update your website slightly if you have time left over. If email communication is not working well with a particular customer, don’t hestitate to pick up the phone or send a letter instead. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0

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JULY 23, 2010

who after seeing a problem came up with a business idea to help actuarial students gather all the information they need from one source. We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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JULY 16, 2010

WinWeb Pitch of the Week – Uni Baggage by Stefan Töpfer on Jul 17, 2010 The winner of WinWeb ’s Pitch of the Week competition this week is Paul Stewart, founder of Uni Baggage , who after seeing a problem came up with a business idea to help students transport their belongings to and from University. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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JUNE 18, 2010

That is why I want to invite you to the launch of Incubator Units for Start-Up Businesses at The Business Competitiveness Centre. Incubator Units are purposefully designed to help start-up companies survive during the period that they are most vulnerable. This includes management assistance and technical support services.

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JUNE 26, 2010

« Be Positive and Be Successful Top 5 Serious Start-Up Mistakes » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Saturday, June 26th, 2010 at 8:00 am and is filed under Pitch of the Week , WinWeb. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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AUGUST 1, 2010

Consider Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) to cover you against claims or lawsuits filed against you by employees. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, August 2nd, 2010 at 7:00 am and is filed under Business Checklists. Discrimination or harassment in the workplace will result in big trouble.

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AUGUST 6, 2010

Top 5 Sales Tips for Small Business » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Saturday, August 7th, 2010 at 7:32 am and is filed under Pitch of the Week , WinWeb. We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment.

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JULY 30, 2010

Top 5 Tips for Avoiding Employment Lawsuits » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Saturday, July 31st, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under Pitch of the Week , WinWeb. « John Needs YOU! You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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JULY 30, 2010

« The Inception of a Business Idea WinWeb Pitch of the Week -Domoticware » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Friday, July 30th, 2010 at 10:25 am and is filed under SME-Blog. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. “Smaller businesses often say the words, but can’t get in on the act. Clare Short (b. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0

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APRIL 4, 2010

« Don’t Underestimate The Importance Of Time Management Why Do So Many Small Business Start-Ups Fail? » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, April 5th, 2010 at 7:00 am and is filed under SME-Blog. ’ Make sure you collect a percentage up front, especially when working with new clients.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. “Monopoly is a terrible thing, till you have it. Rupert Murdoch (b. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 Sponsors Advertise Here?

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JUNE 18, 2010

« A Personal Invitation to the Launch of The Business Incubation Centre, Luton Top 5 Biz-to-Biz Sales Tips » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Saturday, June 19th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under Pitch of the Week , WinWeb. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 Sponsors Advertise Here?

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

1917) US comedienne To view previous quotes, click here « Top 5 Tips on Making Big Changes New Year – Small Business Quote of the Week » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 at 7:00 am and is filed under SME-Blog. Phyllis Diller (b. Sponsors Advertise Here? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 6, 2009

We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. . “The volatility at the core of deregulated financial institutions makes a world economy that is organised as a system of free markets essentially unstable&# John Gray (b.

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JUNE 11, 2010

Top 5 Tips for Running a Successful Business Website » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Saturday, June 12th, 2010 at 7:36 am and is filed under Pitch of the Week , WinWeb. « Is Your Business Blogging? You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 Sponsors Advertise Here? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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JUNE 4, 2010

« Working From Home Basics Top 5 Tips for Using Technology in Marketing » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Saturday, June 5th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under Pitch of the Week , WinWeb. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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JUNE 13, 2010

Make it easy for customers to get in contact with your business, via email, telephone or ’snail mail’ Respond promptly. We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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AUGUST 7, 2007

So instead of digging through file folders and your “sent&# email, here are five suggestions for setting up quick and dirty business processes and organizing your information for easy access:… &# Being organized from day one will save you a lot of time and help you to stay focused on your business – not your office.

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MAY 28, 2010

« Social Media Basics for Bootstrap Businesses Top 5 Tips for Hands-On Leadership » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Saturday, May 29th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under Pitch of the Week , WinWeb. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 Sponsors Advertise Here? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 21, 2010

« The Centre of Your Small Business Top 5 Ways of Maintaining Virtual Relationships » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 at 7:28 am and is filed under Pitch of the Week. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2009

&# by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 28, 2009 « WinWeb Announces £10′000 Business’09 Finalists Dubai World – British Banks Building Castles In The Sand » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Saturday, November 28th, 2009 at 11:42 am and is filed under Balderdash. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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» « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Thursday, May 13th, 2010 at 7:30 am and is filed under SME-Blog. We may send you a confirmation email to check you are a real person We are sorry but any violation of the above rules will mean an automatic removal of your comment. Sponsors Advertise Here?

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Turbocharge Your Sales by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 03, 2010 With better economic conditions coming soon, there couldn’t be a better time to brush up on your sales skills. Here are a few ideas to get you and your sales team fired up! However, due the slump, don’t give up on your bottom 80% of your customers. Keep up the great work!

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