The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2007

OnlineOffice is aimed at the small business and start-up business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer- or Personal business, like professional, contractors, freelancer, self-employed, sole-trader and virtual assistants client. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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APRIL 8, 2008

The costs will vary greatly depending on your needs – machines that make neon signs for a bar will be more expensive than if you are making wooden estate agent signs. The rest of your expenses will be related to promoting your website. The overall set-up cost could be from five to ten thousand pounds. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 2, 2010

Many small businesses struggle to find finance, especially with the financial climate being as decidedly frosty as it is at present. If a start-up funds the development of their company through internal cash flow and are cautious with expenses, the company can grow with low-risk to all those involved. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2007

So it’s quite different from the sole trader, much more expensive to set up and run. There is one point I would like to make, if you need to raise finance for a limited company, it can be fairly hard, and banks will almost always want a directors guarantee, which then to a degree negates the point of being a limited company.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Let me spell it out for anyone who really has not got the picture, businesses go bust because: The banks will not lend money to them; Even if they lend the money it is so expensive that it takes any profit out of the deal; They run out of savings. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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OCTOBER 25, 2007

Examples are rent, some employee costs, property taxes, telephone, heating and interest/bank expense. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank Why should I keep my “Fixed Costs&# as low as possible? You phone is professionally looked after in any case.

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APRIL 21, 2008

Here are some of the biggest mistakes made by companies during takeovers: Inadequate due diligence – You need to have done extensive research into the finances, existing contracts and liabilities of the company you are buying in order to avoid lawsuits, extra expenditure or loss of sales. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Free alternatives (Google Talk, Twiddla) are catching up in terms of functionality, and I am starting to test them out with clients that share my interest in new technology. The key is to realize that you don’t need those expensive things or waste energy to look like a proper business. Tools like Basecamp, WebEx, Skype, etc.

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JANUARY 13, 2010

It’s expensive to develop your own resources so it makes sense to share. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank There may be some crossover of routes but by co-branding, the airlines are able to give more flights to more destinations. Think of the motor industry.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 19, 2008

However, the initial process of incorporation can be lengthy and expensive. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank The owners of a corporation are its shareholders and their only liability is their investment in company stock. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2007

So if you are thinking about starting, growing or running your small business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer-, Professional-, Personal businesses , but are worried about if you can be successful, worried about failing, worried about giving up your job, etc. than bootstrapping is for you. Great post.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2007

A good side effect here is that you will have to look at your expenses and cost again, and may be able to make a judgement if that was good or bad money spent – you know what I mean – the hindsight thing. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 20, 2010

People often say to me that their small business doesn’t have a website as it’s too complicated, takes up too much time or is too expensive. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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APRIL 20, 2010

Not only is my wife employed by a firm that gave her plenty of maternity leave, they also offered help with expenses. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank Mitch Said on April 23rd, 2010 at 3:21 pm I think this is interesting. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2006

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. You will then have a record of all your income & expenses shown with monthly totals.

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JULY 27, 2006

Also, when you buy such a system the up front costs can be expensive. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank Some such systems are Sage , TAS , Clearlybusiness , and VT transaction. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 10, 2006

It used to collectively refer to companies too small to be attractive for the major Enterprise Software providers – and of course the same held true vice versa: I assume most readers of this blog are in small businesses, and for you the rule has been that "enterprise software" is too expensive. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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APRIL 1, 2008

The set-up cost for this business is one of the more expensive ones due to all the equipment that will be required. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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FEBRUARY 12, 2008

The truth is that charging by the hour is terribly customer unfriendly and is therefor very bad for your small business and start-up business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer- or Personal business, like professional, contractors, freelancer, self-employed, sole-trader and virtual assistants.

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MAY 31, 2006

This might sound like a shocking statement, since "Enterprise Software" typically means the world of SAP and Oracle, and the traditional heavyweight, expensive, pay-huge-license-fees-upfront, then try-to-implement-forever model that does not work anymore. We advertised on television and radio and print. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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JUNE 29, 2006

Another downside, if you make more profits than you draw out, you are still taxed on all the profit irrespective of whether you have taken the money, and with a 40% tax band this can be expensive. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 8, 2006

Price may be driven down by some; however, we refuse to compromise on fees as they are set a realistic middle of the road, not the cheapest nor the most expensive rate. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 7, 2007

It’s universally almost impossible to get a company to pre-ship a replacement for an expensive product. What Is Google Up to Now? | My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank Can’t fault you for not knowing, but Apple DID help you recover from it.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2009

Senate bill won’t change small biz premiums: The Congressional Budget Office predicts the Senate health care reform bill would provide better, but more expensive, coverage in the individual insurance market, while having little impact on premiums for employer-based coverage. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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DECEMBER 13, 2009

In my background, I have a Master’s Degree in Shakespearian Literature, from the University of Warwick, England… and I have an MBA in Finance from Babson College. Article on Buzzle Reply Gillian - Google SEO December 19, 2009 at 3:16 am I think a degree is a stepping stone to the next phase in your life. Seems odd, right?

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 12, 2010

Thanks to the sacrifices made by many these banks now enjoy plentiful profits and bonuses – a stark contrast to those whom have financed their survival. Project and Order Financing: Banks need to be made to provide the needed finance for SME’s in order to fulfill contracts and orders. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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