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DECEMBER 29, 2008

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 29, 2008 I’m thinking more and more about opportunities for people to start a small business, home business or a self-employed business during this recession/depression or once they lose their jobs.

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AUGUST 21, 2007

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. In fact keeping business failure at bay, may very well depend on your ability to form these teams, in your office or virtually. In a modern business context we also call these teams Small Business Communities or Small Business Networks.

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MARCH 12, 2008

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Small Business Startup Checklist – Naming Your Business by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 12, 2008 This is the first of a series of weekly posts focusing on some of the key issues that a small business startup faces.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. Concentrate on your business, not your office. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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MARCH 20, 2008

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 20, 2008 I always enjoy the opportunity to meet entrepreneurs out in the field, during speaking engagements, trade-shows and other events. Francis Xavier Sixth Form College in London. — ST.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. E-Mail me or follow me. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Effective Small Business Planning Strategy Planning your small business is the best way to avoid costly mistakes. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business.

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APRIL 8, 2008

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. 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. E-Mail me or follow me. How to be successful and eco-friendly.

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MAY 20, 2008

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Writing Service by Stefan Töpfer on May 20, 2008 The competitive job market makes it important for applicants to have a résumé that stands out from the pile. How to be successful and eco-friendly. What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 12, 2008 It always amazes me to see how many businesses still charge by the hour – it is a business killer. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. You ask a question, I answer!

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JULY 14, 2006

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. HM Revenue & Customs ‘HMRC’ If you are self employed as a sole trader or partnership you will need to inform HMRC of this fact, this is done by completing form CWF1. To register you need to complete form VAT1.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. leaflet distribution service Said on January 22nd, 2008 at 2:21 pm I also recommend this service, I have used it for my leaflet distribution PR and the response wasn’t too bad actually. What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Stefan Keith Dryla Said on January 22nd, 2008 at 5:48 pm I totally agree with you about the passion. Angelo Said on October 23rd, 2008 at 2:26 am I’ve just discovered your blog and I’m already enjoying it!

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OCTOBER 17, 2007

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. The excel self assessment tax return is arranged in the same layout as the official inland revenue form with the same box numbers making it easy to copy the figures from one to the other for submission. You ask a question, I answer!

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2006

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Whatever method you use to record your income & expenses at the moment, instead simply enter the details on a form on the Payments & Receipts pages of ‘Cashbook’ to record any money paid into or out of your business.

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OCTOBER 28, 2007

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. On-Demand Small Business Infrastructure™ allows you to run your business online. Enhance Your Work-Life Balance Have it all your way – family, friends, work and most of all a life! What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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AUGUST 11, 2006

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. It is our relationship with our Accountant Partners and Solution Partners in connection with our online technology, forming our Small Business Infrastructure , that sets us apart from our competition, and represents our value model.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

JANUARY 1, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 January, 2009 Happy New Year! As we head into the New Year it will be easy to forget and put 2008 instead of 2009. I only use this if I have a form or something that I always want the current date on it. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. many manufacturing companies need cash-flow in form of loans, to take that away from them means killing their cash-flow and sometimes their business. Starting a Small Business? Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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OCTOBER 1, 2007

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Remember that business success often comes with experience and experience comes form making mistakes – bootstrapping will allow you to make mistakes and recover from them. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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OCTOBER 2, 2007

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. We no longer use our work environment as our social-interaction-generator, our organically grown social networks will embed us all into functioning local social infrastructures, which are so important for our mental well being.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 20 February, 2010 Minute taking made easier. In its simplest form minutes are a record of discussion, decisions and actions to be taken and the date by when it needs to be completed. (New Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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MAY 17, 2006

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. I invite Panelist, participants and obviously readers of this blog to feel free and correct / add to my notes in the form of blog comments. [.] E-Mail me or follow me. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 7 November, 2009 Too much information. If you have a few ideas or requests in your e-mail, it is best to set it out in point form so the person does not have to dig for it. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© Some people like to talk.

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DECEMBER 5, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 5 December, 2009 Do you like what you do? I have a network of assistants that I call friends, although some are just phone colleagues, but we help each other. Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Todays Administrative Assistant We all have to work, but who says we cant enjoy it too!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. My idea was to ask for a 50% deposit on innitial orders until there was some form of a customer relationship set up.) Stefan Justine Curtis Said on May 1st, 2008 at 3:11 pm What a great idea for a multi-lingual virtual assistant.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2006

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. Effective Small Business Planning Strategy Planning your small business is the best way to avoid costly mistakes. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control.

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DECEMBER 19, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 19 December, 2009 Meetings Plus: Taking them offline I organize a lot of meetings in a day, week, month; heck, even into next year. I also have what I call a Scheduling Bin and I put all my meeting forms in there. Lets enjoy our day together.© The importance of having someone to talk to Psst!

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. I was here when he came home with the latest music CD, I had to listen to – not always easy, I admit – or the latest sport-shoes form addidas had finally arrived at the shops. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business.

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 12 December, 2009 On the job tips for new Admins. Put it in a folder for your boss’s signature in completed form, i.e. envelope clipped to letter and attachments. Some organizations like you to list the attachments, i.e. Enclosure: 2008 Annual Report. Lets enjoy our day together.©

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NOVEMBER 1, 2008

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 1 November, 2008 Its Lonely in the Corner Office. Where I used to work we had a Mailroom and I would plunk what I needed in a tray with a form to tell them how I wanted it to turn out and return to get it when it was finished. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy?

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FEBRUARY 22, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 22 February, 2009 Protocol for addressing Canadian and foreign dignitaries A reader asked if I would post on the proper protocol to address Canadian dignitaries such as the Prime Minister or other Ministers in the government. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Just a secretary.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. I called again and again after waiting 20 minutes on the phone, I had to explain all this again, I was told I would get a return form to fill in. You ask a question, I answer! How to be successful and eco-friendly.

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MARCH 15, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 15 March, 2009 When you need it later: The Bring-Forward System My boss likes me to keep him organized and the way I do that is to have a system to bring forward items, which I then bring to his attention when he needs to see it. Lets enjoy our day together.© the next day! 411 Look Up 411.ca

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APRIL 27, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 27 April, 2009 New Hire Overload I remember starting a new job at a law firm and on my first day I was handed a 3-inch white binder and told to read it. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? Lets enjoy our day together.© 411 Look Up 411.ca

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 17 September, 2010 Whats all the fuss about reading contracts? Food, food and more food If your event requires food the venue will send you a banqet event form and you will need to estimate the amount of food you need. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? 411 Look Up 411.ca

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

Build your own network! Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. I feel 2008 will see the efforts of the accountancy bodies see results, in the form of legislation. Mike Harris Said on November 24th, 2008 at 3:54 pm A recommendation is a good starting point when finding an acountant.

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 15, 2010

The Lessons This blog, as you know it now, was started in October 2008, under a Romanian domain edragonu.ro. This hydration approach is very different form person to person. Networking should be an important part of your blogging strategy. In July 2009 I changed the domain to dragosroua.com. Give and you shall receive.

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