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To boost productivity in the UK, we need to think big and different

Workplace Insight

The decline in UK productivity since the Great Recession of 2008/2009 has been a matter of concern for business leaders, policymakers, and economists alike. Most industries have large inefficiencies which represent a major opportunity and the potential for productivity gains is enormous.

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Top 5 Tips for Working With a Mentor

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Look for someone with expertise in your industry so they will already know the relevant issues. Develop a network of mentors you can rely on for good advice. E-Mail me or follow me. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. What is Small Business Infrastructure? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/03

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! has improved in the wake of the economic revival, says a survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). has improved in the wake of the economic revival, says a survey by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). You ask a question, I answer! Starting a Small Business? — ST.

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Micro Business, Recession and Exporting. | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 23, 2008 The last couple of days you could follow what can only be described as a panic on the world stock markets. There are companies who will help you to set up or do business abroad, like Zana Network. Starting a Small Business? What is Small Business Infrastructure?

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Small Business Start-Up Idea: Image Consultant | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! 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. Skills needed: Experience is the key to success in this industry.

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Top 5 Biz-to-Biz Sales Tips

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Try to learn a bit about the industry that your prospective business customer works in so you don’t look out of your depth. E-Mail me or follow me. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. You ask a question, I answer! Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP.

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Collaborating With The Enemy: Competitive Advantage? | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Not surprisingly this group includes mentors within his own industry, but what is unique about Scudamore is that some of these mentors run the businesses he competes against every day. Working in tandem with your competitors has benefits in addition to getting a good beat to what’s happening in your industry.