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Small businesses need better bank lending as well as new growth fund, says FPB : The FPB is calling for bank lending to be made more accessible and affordable following a report identifying a ‘permanent gap’ in small business finance. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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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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NOVEMBER 15, 2009

« Ideas – Small Business Quote of the Week Worsening Access To Finance For UK Small Business » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 7:27 am and is filed under Business Checklists. Check out our BusinessServices page for details. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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DECEMBER 9, 2008

by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 09, 2008 In times of monetary crisis many small business owners, could consider bartering for products and services. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, December 9th, 2008 at 7:40 pm and is filed under Business Ideas , Disaster Plan. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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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. you must also start thinking about your finances to be able to support your business. How much money do you really need to start your micro business? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MARCH 17, 2008

Change of Business Ownership by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 17, 2008 An important consideration for a small business owner when looking towards the future is the possibility that the ownership of their business may change. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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AUGUST 30, 2007

Thanks Rob Smorfitt Said on September 2nd, 2007 at 9:13 pm Is a lack of finance not a symptom rather than the cause of SME failure. Is a lack of finance not due to poor planning, uncontrolled growth or a poor business? As you suggested, they fail often blame a lack of finance for their failure. this a financ eproblem.

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. 3 Comments » | Trackback | Share This 3 Responses to “ Pre Budget Report: Labour Darling Plays Class War Trump Card &# Jason Holden Said on December 11th, 2009 at 2:48 pm The Pre-Budget was weak, but just wait until the Budget 2010, then we will all know pain.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009

« Worsening Access To Finance For UK Small Business How To Make This Recession Work For Your Small Home Business. The Best Way To Manage Your Small Business : Managing your business begins actually before you even start your small business, let us explore some of the issues facing the new entrepreneur. — ST.

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APRIL 16, 2008

by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 16, 2008 When my wife went to university in London in the eighties one of her professors was of the opinion that the education was wasted on women, since they would leave university, get married and have children. Christie Lyle Said on May 21st, 2008 at 3:41 am Thanks for the great post. What rubbish !

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MAY 25, 2010

Bootstrapping means using money that comes in to your business to grow your business; avoiding taking loans or finance in order to start your business. When it comes to marketing, bootstrapping really comes in to its own. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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OCTOBER 18, 2007

Let me give you some pointers here, but please remember you can always do more on the cost-cutting front in any 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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APRIL 21, 2008

Takeover Disasters by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 22, 2008 The process of taking over another company can be a very exciting time for you and your business, but it can very quickly turn into an unpleasant experience with serious lasting consequences. bookmarks for April 17th through April 22nd | AccMan Said on April 22nd, 2008 at 7:59 pm [.]

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NOVEMBER 26, 2008

« Government – Small Business Quote of the Day Australia/ New Zealand Small Business News Round-up – 26/11/2008 » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 11:06 am and is filed under Announcements , Comments. Winweb Security – winwebsecurity.com – more facts.

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AUGUST 24, 2007

Most businesses do not expect small business and start-up business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer-, Professional-, Personal businesses to negotiate payment terms, so you have the element of surprise on your side – and it makes you look more professional. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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AUGUST 24, 2007

Most businesses do not expect small business and start-up business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer-, Professional-, Personal businesses to negotiate payment terms, so you have the element of surprise on your side – and it makes you look more professional. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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DECEMBER 29, 2008

by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 29, 2008 These days many ask, what to do if you lose your job? Webmasters feeds : THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG» Blog Archive » Top 5 Website Design Tips Indinero.com Blog : Your Business, Your Cash: More Small Business Resources Mark Rosemans Blog : Kudos for 20 years in the internet business! — ST.

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AUGUST 15, 2007

Many small business and start-up business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer-, Professional-, Personal businesses, fold because they don’t look after the money. « Small Business Checklist: Getting Payed Grow your small business – success or failure will follow. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 23, 2008

by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 23, 2008 We had the misfortune that there seems to be a computer virus/malware program affecting many Microsoft Windows operating systems, called winweb.exe. Said on November 26th, 2008 at 11:13 am [.] John Heaslip Said on December 18th, 2008 at 6:56 pm some info on Winweb security fom a website % Regtime Ltd.

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MARCH 2, 2010

Many small businesses struggle to find finance, especially with the financial climate being as decidedly frosty as it is at present. The process of bootstrapping can make it possible for even those with empty pockets to fulfill their ambitions if they have the head and the heart for it. Hiring people comes with fixed costs.

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APRIL 13, 2010

Stefan Töpfer Said on April 17th, 2010 at 3:17 pm Hi Nicola, most businesses are not thinking about this either – maybe you want to bring it up in the next meeting – it makes for better working and a better lifestyle. My commute is about 1 hour so almost immediately i’m getting 2 hours extra done during my day at home.

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DECEMBER 29, 2008

by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 29, 2008 I’m thinking more and more about opportunities for people to start a small business, home business or a self-employed business during this recession/depression or once they lose their jobs. Recession Business Start Up: Micro Business Co-op. — ST. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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JANUARY 29, 2009

Thx MoneyAside.com Leaflet Distribution Said on March 6th, 2009 at 12:02 pm The biggest mistake we see with start up business is a very big lack of finance, people start a new business and have no idea how much money it will take to get it up and running. Also many are to optimistic, in the planning stage, about how much money they will make.

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APRIL 29, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Weight Loss Consultation by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 30, 2008 In recent years there has been a far greater emphasis placed on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Many people wish to get fit and lose some weight and you may be able to help them do this whilst also earning some money.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2008

by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 12, 2008 It always amazes me to see how many businesses still charge by the hour – it is a business killer. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 at 2:32 pm and is filed under Marketing/PR , grow your business , market and sell. Which is stupid. [.]

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MARCH 11, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea: Image Consultant by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 11, 2008 This business is ideal for someone who has worked in the corporate world or the media for a number of years and understands the importance of image within it. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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AUGUST 7, 2007

« Small Office Administration 101 SOHO/SMB Unaware Of Security Risks » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Wednesday, August 8th, 2007 at 6:34 am and is filed under Entrepreneur , Franchise , Freelancer , Lifestyle , Personal Business , Self-employed , Small Business / SOHO , Sole-Trader , Start-Up , Work/Life Balance.

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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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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

I’m also a little concerned about your business finance understanding – you may not know but it is the banks job to finance new business. I’m talking about new business, not financing overheads which they have been doing in part. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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21 Comments » | Trackback | Share This 21 Responses to “ Small Business Checklist: Business Process Outsourcing &# Floyd Buenavente Said on March 14th, 2008 at 7:50 am Thank you very much for these pointers Stefan. Roland Quast Said on March 22nd, 2008 at 2:23 am Great article! I really appreciate it.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2009

Many India SMBs are turning to SaaS CIOL News Reports : KOLKATA, INDIA: India SMBs (Small and medium business or companies with up to 999 employees) are on track to spend US$30 million on accounting software in 2009, showing a 5 per cent growth over 2008. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Small Business Startup Checklist – Naming Your Business by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 12, 2008 This is the first of a series of weekly posts focusing on some of the key issues that a small business startup faces. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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JANUARY 13, 2008

by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 13, 2008 Two professors, Julian Lang and William Bygrave , from Babson College in the US have found that the business performance of businesses started, with or without business plan , was unaffected. own a franchise Said on January 24th, 2008 at 5:48 am I remembered one of my friends when I read your last line.

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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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Small Business Start-Up Idea – T-Shirt Design by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 02, 2008 There is always a great demand for custom-made T-shirts, ranging from sports teams in need of new kit to event organisers wanting promotional shirts to give away. Working at Home on the Internet Said on April 4th, 2008 at 12:55 pm [.]

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AUGUST 28, 2007

This is often a sure sign of loss of management control in a small business and start-up business, like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer-, Professional-, Personal businesses. ST Paul Simister Said on May 11th, 2008 at 9:40 am Hi Stefan I had forgotten how good your blog was. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Writing Service by Stefan Töpfer on May 20, 2008 The competitive job market makes it important for applicants to have a résumé that stands out from the pile. Small Business Start-Up Idea – C.V. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site.

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