The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Undoubtedly, businesses around the world are clamoring to make the most of Facebook’s ever-increasing popularity, but the very fact… Read the full article here: How to Use Facebook for Your Business on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. With over 800 million users worldwide, it may be the most highly trafficked social media site.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 14, 2014

Recycling within the office can reduce the costs of… Read the full article here: How to make for a greener office environment on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. Even if saving the planet is not as high on your agenda as keeping your business running on a day-to-day basis, going green can have a number of measurable benefits.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 16, 2013

However, there are a number of ways for employers to ease the pressure that is put… Read the full article here: How to ease pressure in the workplace on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. Guest Blog Outsourcing stress Workplace'

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 25, 2014

Having your own business can provide a great deal of satisfaction but it can be hard at the initial stages as you are having to contend with competitors who are often well established… Read the full article here: How to create a Professional Image for your Small Business on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 22, 2013

It’s just that when you’re spending 80% of your time delivering, it feels as if there is little time left to get out there and promote yourself as much as you’d… Read the full article here: Freelance Success: How to keep the work flowing in on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Even if you find your app isn’t the best idea ever, it still might give you an idea people are sure to… Read the full article here: How to Tell a Good App Idea From a Bad App Idea on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. Plenty of factors distinguish a good app idea from a bad one, from the technical to the…not so technical.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 18, 2013

Sometimes, however, it can be quite a chore to find the products you want for your store… Read the full article here: Setting Up Vendor Relationships – How to Save Time and Money on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. Guest Blog automotive construction fasteners fittings screws'

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2013

On the plus side, you exert total control on what your new venture does, but you find yourself burdened with extra responsibilities such as meeting… Read the full article here: Self-employment – how to stay on a firm financial footing on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 24, 2013

They will quite happily spread the word about how much they love your business and tell everyone exactly why they like it so much, whether it be via social media or speaking to their friends in person. Business Advice Customer customer care customer contact Customer Loyalty customer relationships love retaining customers'

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 23, 2011

I made this video to show just how simple and uncomplicated cashflow planning can be. I know from listening to many readers of my blog, and small business owners, that cashflow planning is something that can be intimidating.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 26, 2013

This is something that is increasingly cropping up in conversations from those asking how to set up their own shop so thought it might be useful to explain.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Financial commitment can feel alarming when the economic future looks this murky. Flexible, online systems and a freelance workforce are becoming more common, and are both good ways to keep costs low.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. How to be successful and eco-friendly. How To Make This Recession Work For Your Small Home Business. E-Mail me or follow me. You ask a question, I answer!

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 31, 2010

These are just a few ideas about how to put your business on the map, written with bootstrap businesses in mind. People talk to others about their experiences with companies; so make sure your customer service is up to scratch so that when they’re talking about your business they’re doing so for the right reasons!

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

For most small businesses, the phrase ‘think big’ is an often used mantra. As a result, the temptation to overspend on company computers and state-of-the-art technology can be huge.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2008

How to be successful by focusing on your core business. How to be successful and eco-friendly. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to fix/remove ‘Winweb Security’ Virus/Malware. E-Mail me or follow me. What is Small Business Infrastructure? — ST.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

As the recession continues, being able to stay competitive is an absolute necessity in the current economic climate. If you’re in the retail industry one such way of staying competitive is through importing goods from abroad. Overseas suppliers can cut costs by a huge margin, in some cases by as much as 60%. This means…

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

As the recession continues, being able to stay competitive is an absolute necessity in the current economic climate. If you’re in the retail industry one such way of staying competitive is through importing goods from abroad. Overseas suppliers can cut costs by a huge margin, in some cases by as much as 60%. This means…

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 27, 2012

More and more small businesses are moving to cloud computing, signing up with private service providers that offer highly functional, subscription-based solutions that are far cheaper than the traditional in-house hosting method.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 25, 2013

She asked, “Would be great if you could handle this for us.”… … Read the full article here: The importance of learning new skills to diversify your freelance career on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. diversification diversify Freelancer Freelancers learning'

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 20, 2010

How to be successful and eco-friendly. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. In some ways, managing everything yourself is easier than taking on staff; time is always an issue but you know how to deal with your self.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2007

How to be successful and eco-friendly. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. How to be successful by focusing on your core business. How to make it, how to make some more and how to make sure the business keeps making money in the future.

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 26, 2017

Here’s how to do it…. Simply provide guidelines on how to handle various situations, such as complaints or emergencies, so they can confidently interact with clients and leave a lasting impression that convinces guest to return. Offer the best nights’ sleep.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 9, 2015

Integrated cloud-based IT systems can help solve one of the biggest problems for small businesses: How to find the right information technology experts. Recruiting the right IT staff seems to be problematic for almost half of all SMEs across the UK, according to a recent report published by IT hosting company Node4.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 18, 2010

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Find out how to do better in the future. I think anyone knows that doing business is often all about personal relationships, especially in the B2B sector and when it comes to substantial personal investments. Not surprising then that building a personal relationship with your new business partner is essential to the final outcome.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Let’s look at how to patent your idea and get… Read the full article here: Steps To Patent Your Idea on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. Coming up with a great invention idea is fantastic, however trying to figure out what next steps to take isn’t always easy! Business Ideas Guest Blog ideas Inventor patent'

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 28, 2013

LinkedIn can be quite intimidating for new users. If you have just started your own business for the first time you will soon notice that all of the new business contacts you make online have already got their own profile and because you haven’t got one you seem to be missing all the action.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

How am I supposed to know that George and Rita would have a serious personality clash, let alone how I was supposed to solve their disputes? Comes with enormous responsibility. The failure, the success, or a somewhat tacky mix of both- whatever result that your team achieves, they say, is a direct result of your leadership.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2014

We’ve got to make sure the new person knows how to do… Read the full article here: Why new recruits should paint fences on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. Whilst they were naturally concerned about the costs associated with employment, greater uncertainty surrounded the management of the new recruit?“We’ve

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Here are some top tips on how to select and utilise your new office… Room to grow When selecting… Read the full article here: Moving into a new office: Utilising the space on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. Even within the current economic climate, a number of businesses are experiencing periods of exponential growth.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 7, 2013

A few weeks ago we discussed how to make customers fall in love with your business to ensure their loyalty. As the infographic below demonstrates, customer loyalty can have a dramatic impact on your business. Loyalty plays a large part in the decision-making process.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 7, 2013

Find out how to make the most of globalisation with the Business Cloud. The Cloud allows businesses all over the world to reach audiences in previously untapped markets. Now it only costs a tiny fraction of what it would have previously cost to sell your products on a global scale.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 27, 2013

This week I want to discuss some ideas for how to choose the right people to fill the roles in your business. Last week in my Top 5 Tips column we talked about becoming a better boss.

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