The Small Business Blog

JULY 20, 2010

It is important to have an online presence (and I’d argue that more than a one page site is necessary) and even more important if your customers and competitors are online. Small business owners need to consider ‘online’ an extension of their market place and learn to communicate well within that environment.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2008

Obviously we have an interest to help, but I have to provide a secure and harassment free environment for my staff to work in. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it!

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APRIL 8, 2008

Business environment and set-up cost: This is primarily a local business because you will work closely with clients and be responsible for installing the signage. Do not be put off if you have no formal qualifications in this area as long as you have talent. The other skills you require will depend on the type of signs you plan to make (e.g.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 14, 2008

Here are some of the reported findings of the ESM‘s team: • a decline from 29% in 1996 to 16% in 2006 of small businesses reaching a £1 Mio. We can only dream of a less regulated business environment – so long as prospective politicians reckon that more legislation is good for all of us. The list is endless.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 11, 2008

Business Environment and Set-up Cost: The needs of each client will be different and they will likely require one-on-one consultation, so the majority of your customers will be based in the local region. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2007

I should remind you that when I talk about small business, I mean 1 to 5 people businesses, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer- or Personal business, like professionals, contractors, freelancers, self-employed, sole-traders and virtual assistants. « The Week Ender: Finding that Home Business Idea!

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 2, 2010

As many of my readers will know I am passionate about working from home for many reasons; it benefits society, the family and the environment. Simple ideas on how to bootstrap your small business start up are: - Work from home. But as a start up the main reason you should be working from home where possible, is to save money.

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OCTOBER 28, 2007

Sooner or later you will think about doing a little more business, protecting yourself more, and that will bring you to the question of changing business and trading environment All small business, micro business, sole traders, freelancers and home businesses can be run in the form of limited liability companies. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 20, 2008

Business environment and set-up cost: Other than language, there are no major barriers to this business being successful internationally. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it!

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APRIL 1, 2008

Although this is a competitive market, if you are talented and customer focused enough then you can become successful. Business environment and set-up cost: There is not much potential for international business because you will not be able to keep your prices competitive with foreign companies once you factor in shipping costs.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

Looking at single parent families and the impact on our children, I would argue it was a good thing, and so would the many parents working from home exactly for that reason – to provide a healthy family environment for their loved ones.

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OCTOBER 10, 2007

Categories Announcements Balderdash Business Books Business Checklists Business Ideas Business Quotations Comments Customer Service Guest Blog How to … avoid growing pain be eco-friendly be successful bootstrap choose your office deal with taxes do a reality check do a SWOT plan do bookkeeping. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Small business has no voice, yet they produce over 50% of GDP and supply the most secure and social work environment. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it!

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OCTOBER 2, 2007

The reasons for this are quite predictable: No safe employment environment, even in big corporations. Have a more flexible work environment, to suit ones needs better. Many are starting small businesses or home businesses, freelancers, self-employed, contractors, professionals in all small business areas setting up shop. if you like.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 16, 2007

Employing people full time should only be considered for “essential, ongoing and full-time&# work, this way you can provide a more secure workplace for your employee and look forward to a peaceful and unstressed work environment. Lifestyle Management companies will do just about anything from sending out emails to flowers!

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MAY 19, 2010

They work on projects, they do their own customer service, their own customer management, their marketing and networking, their project scheduling, admin and bookkeeping. Shaking up your environment, even for just 3 minutes of outside time, makes a huge difference to combat stress and overwhelm. Powered by frugal

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