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OCTOBER 11, 2021

Many people in 2008 sold when the market was at its lowest point and then missed out on the gains of one of the longest rebounds in stock market history. By having a monthly contribution already accounted for in your budget, your investments don’t have to be an afterthought, and you can have confidence in your financial plan.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2008

FPB warns that removing ‘green’ fuel tax incentive will further alienate small firms : The FPB is questioning the Government’s commitment to helping small firms switch to environmentally friendly fuels, following an announcement in the 2008 Budget that it is to remove a tax incentive for investing in ‘green’ biofuels.

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JANUARY 31, 2022

Instead of creating a traditional budget, many individuals are opting for an old-school method called zero-based budgeting. For zero-based budgeting to work, its subscribers must be utterly committed to accountability. If you’re not ready to assign a purpose to every dollar you spend, this budget isn’t for you.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The crash of the housing market in 2008 and subsequent recession decimated her business, leaving her on welfare and food stamps and—eventually—sitting across from a generous Harvey who offered to create a job with the sole purpose of helping her get back on her feet. And it was gone overnight. I thought, This is a dream! When can I start? “We

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Eat Your Career

JANUARY 14, 2019

In 2008, things got really crazy. While some of the larger events tend to rely on professional speakers and trainers, the smaller ones just don’t have the budget. I was no longer an anonymous admin; I was officially seen as a leader in the admin field. I was being interviewed by major news publications! Take a Leadership Role in IAAP.

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Make or Break Moments

JANUARY 19, 2010

But the budget just can’t handle the cost and my waistline can’t afford the calories. I have to confess. I don’t like Starbucks coffee – too acidic, but I do love their frappuccinos. So here is my midmorning gift to you.

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2009

Darling pledges help for SMEs : The Chancellor announced proposals to help small businesses in his pre-Budget report.Alistair Darling committed £500 million for a capital growth fund to support small businesses and an extension to the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme. — ST. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 30, 2010

If you remember your employees are thinking about themselves - might that change how you manage and respond to their opportunities for improvement?

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Make or Break Moments

JUNE 9, 2010

I did say that I wanted to remain within a budget but there were lots of chairs to choose from in that price point. Don’t get me wrong – I’m thrilled with the unexpected cash that remains in my checking account but why reduce the price if price was never an issue? Chuck didn’t know me from Adam.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 9, 2010

In an age of corporate scandals, suspicious customers, and budgets with very little breathing room, there is simply no substitute for being an ethical company. When doing business, I think most of us would consider strong ethics and integrity to be top of the list of qualities we seek out in business partners. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Professional Assistant Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2008

Home About Me Advertise 6 Easy Steps to a Better Work-Life Balance By The Professional Assistant on Monday, February 18, 2008 Filed Under: Ergonomics , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity D o you find that you are working way too much ? Create a budget! Imagine that the end of the world is near.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 30, 2010

« Top 5 Tips for Training Employees on a Budget Top 5 Tips for Small Businesses at Easter » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at 6:30 am and is filed under SME-Blog. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 14, 2008

by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 14, 2008 In a report, due to be published next month, from the European School of Management – ESM , it is reported that there has been a marked decline in small business activity in the the UK under Gordon Brown. Decline of Small Business Sector in the UK! I’m allowed to dream, aren’t I?

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

« Top 5 Tips for Learning More About Your Customers Budget 2010 – The Saviour for Small Businesses? As a customer I always appreciate a smile, a thank you and personal service. So why shouldn’t I strive to give my customers the same? The answer is that I do. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 21, 2008

by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 21, 2008 I believe that many factors contribute to small business failure. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, January 21st, 2008 at 11:14 am and is filed under Question & Answer. Cheers, Jim Stefan Töpfer Said on January 23rd, 2008 at 9:26 am Hi Jim, Thank you for your comment.

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Administrative Arts

APRIL 12, 2015

No Budget for Training? Top 10 Posts of 2008. Remember, the best way to increase and maintain your typing speed is to practice, practice, PRACTICE! Similar Posts: For Beginners: Keyboarding. Boost Your Resume, Become Bilingual. Do It Yourself. Interviewing Skills: Turning an Interview into a Job. Assistant Duties For Beginners'

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 22, 2008

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. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 at 8:37 am and is filed under Exporting. Micro Business, Recession and Exporting. thanks for posting this.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2008

by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 02, 2008 Starting from home and using bootstrapping techniques will save you money and help your small business to stay afloat. They should focus on spending their limited budgets only on things that will generate them business. How much money do you really need to start your micro business?

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 16, 2010

I have a book coming out this summer, Branding Basics for Small Business: How to Create an Irresistible Brand on Any Budget that addresses this and more. Knowing where you stand will help you figure out what to communicate or address in your branding. Great post! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Business cuts back on training and hours in bid to hang onto staff : A new survey by the Australian Industry Group has revealed that a third of companies are planning to cut their training budgets in the next 12 months, as entrepreneurs fight… India Inc’s business confidence surges, says CII : The business confidence of India Inc.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 15, 2007

Budget – create a budget and put it in your cash-flow. Keep up to date – update your cost sheet on a regular basis. Mark-up – make sure you review your mark-up on a regular basis to protect your margins. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Rewriting bank regulations will hurt small businesses : In the typical fashion, Congress is now attempting to solve a “crisis&# by creating a new government agency with an unlimited budget and almost unlimited regulatory powers. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Professional Assistant Blog

MARCH 20, 2008

Home About Me Advertise Thinking Outside the Job Description Box By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, March 20, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity E ditor’s note: This is a guest post by Patricia Robb of Laughing All The Way to Work: The Ultimate Secretarial Survival Blog.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

It doesn’t have to be fancy or high-budget. Install the “Add This” button on each web page so visitors can bookmark your site easily. P ost videos that are relevant to search terms – YouTube has proven that video is a powerful attention grabber. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2007

Managing A Small Business In A Recession by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 10, 2007 Here in the UK we had the “ Pre Budget Report &# yesterday. Stefan Töpfer Said on December 23rd, 2008 at 6:35 pm Hi Henry, Thank you for sharing your free report with me and my readers, I really appreciate it. Kind rgds, Henry Baker. – ST.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2007

South By South West Midlands Said on February 28th, 2008 at 4:51 pm [.] low cost business ideas Said on April 10th, 2008 at 11:10 pm the internet has allow the bootstrapper to go to a whole new level. – Stefan Carlos Weil Said on May 27th, 2008 at 11:38 pm STEFAN: I fully agree with bootstrapping. But you will need some [.]

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On The Job

DECEMBER 31, 2008

While I thought about writing an uplifting, inspirational post today -- the last day of 2008 -- the truth is that I'm very much a realist at heart. The company used to provide Blackberries and cell phones, but say they're no longer in the budget. I do have great hopes for 2009.

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Loosely Speaking

OCTOBER 6, 2008

Home VA Training VA FAQ Podcast Featured Events for Bloggers & VAs When a client’s site cries out for help Monday, October 6, 2008 at 3:39 pm // By: ktcosmos // Category: Web/Tech Like many small developers, I built a number of websites between 1998 and 2002 using the then standard approach of hand-coded HTML and, later, a web editing program.

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Service Untitled

JULY 20, 2012

Just this last month Detroit discontinued their 3-1-1 non emergency call centers claiming the current economic situation has forced budget cuts. The City of Philadelphia initiated their 3-1-1 Contact Center in 2008 with the promise of becoming a national leader in customer service. By 2012, city records show the service has handled 4.5

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 31, 2006

Our customers welcome the opportunity to have ready access to Enterprise Level Spam Filtering engines that were heretofore beyond reach of SME IT Security budgets. We find that small to medium businesses are increasingly aware of the advantages to this model. Benefits include reduced staff time spent on non-profit generating tasks.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Your part-time consulting job likely won’t cover all the bills, so you may need to cut the fat from your household budget. That may mean canceling your Audible membership, exercising at home instead of the fancy gym or shopping at the budget supermarket instead of Whole Foods.

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

I feel 2008 will see the efforts of the accountancy bodies see results, in the form of legislation. Mike Harris Said on November 24th, 2008 at 3:54 pm A recommendation is a good starting point when finding an acountant. I see it all too often when my accountants are rejected purely on price alone. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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AUGUST 10, 2021

You look at your monthly budget and see that by signing only two new clients per month, you can not only cover your expenses, but also stash some cash. However, you’re 95% certain you’d have a sizeable hole in your personal budget. Hmm, how could we cover that pesky budget shortfall? Strategy 3: Fishbone Diagrams.

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The Marq

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

By September 2008, after years of steady growth, these little drops were covering 70% of our budget. Over the past ten years, most of our funding has come from the small fees we charge organizations for posting their jobs on Idealist.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In fact, health care costs in general have been rising sharply for many years, as they continue to consume a larger share of our budgets. This article was published in October 2008 and has been updated. How can we be obsessed with health and yet increasingly unhealthy? My advice to you is to aim high, to aim for strength.

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Laughing all the Way to Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Imagine, if we had assistants at home to pay the bills, do the budget, organize dinners, answer our calls and follow up with reminders -- it is starting to sound pretty good. Business Writing Guidelines for 2008 C or cc or copy? That is a good time to recognize assistants for all that they do. That's not my job! Just a secretary.

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Brilliantly Better

MARCH 8, 2010

Technically, you can learn everything you want about budgeting, emergency funds and stuff like that. As an online entrepreneur , I did budgeting and financial projections almost on auto-pilot, for more than 10 years. But Unautomate Your Finances will goo deeper. It will try to shape a big part of your life in a positive way.

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