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Top 5 Tips for Finding Investors

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You could find possible investors anywhere, even while on holiday. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Pitch your business as often as possible. University business schools often have investment events you should attend. Keep an open mind. If you have additional tips, please share them in the comments section.

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/10

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Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! As always this list is not exhaustive, but I hope it will give you a little overview. — ST. My Web StumbleUpon Google Bookmarks Technorati BlinkList Newsvine ma.gnolia reddit Windows Live Tailrank

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Top 5 Tips for Finding Great Employees (cheaply!)

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Victor Said on February 24th, 2010 at 7:10 am The only issue I have with students is that during certain times of the school year they are too busy or unavailable (exams, holidays, breaks), but definitely worth it. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Small Business world News Round-up - 2009/10/27

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Businesses plan low-key parties this season : With the start of the holiday season weeks away, many small business owners are planning holiday parties for employees and clients despite the still wobbly economy. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! “That is something we are not so good at in the city.

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Q & A: What does “Fixed Costs” mean and why should they be as low.

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Should that not be the case, then you have “variable costs&# of $1 per call, which means you are out of the office, working or enjoying life while it is quiet, for example during holiday season. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! You phone is professionally looked after in any case.

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How much money do you really need to start your micro business.

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Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! You need to remember that cash-flow forecasting is not a exact science, it is a planning tool. There will always be a certain degree of error in your plan, and that is the interesting part.

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Not all accountants are created equal (how do you choose an.

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If there is only one accountant, what do you do when they take a holiday? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Size of the accounting business – Small may save money, but do they have the right skills. Meet the accountant – A face to face meeting can help.

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