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SEPTEMBER 19, 2009
Ten Small Business Startup Ideas Р2009/09/20 by Stefan Țpfer on Sep 20, 2009 If you are sat at home this weekend contemplating starting your own small / micro home business or becoming a self-employed freelancer / sole trader then here are ten quick-fire business ideas to use as a starting point.
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DECEMBER 14, 2009
Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15 by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 15, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world. per cent in April 2011 has angered small business owners.
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OCTOBER 26, 2009
Small Business world News Round-up – 2009/10/27 by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 27, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world. — ST. — ST. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!
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NOVEMBER 17, 2009
by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 17, 2009 On my blog I often talk about not spending money, bootstrapping and cash-flow planning. If the supplier knows you are ready to buy for the right price they will cut you a deal. Promise to buy from one supplier for better payment terms, like 60 or 90 days. Get better payment terms by negotiation.
The Small Business Blog
MARCH 28, 2010
Many equipment manufacturers offer free training to companies that purchase their products. If you have close links with customers that have a standardised training routine already in place, consider working with them to train your employees also. Don’t overlook the usefulness of this. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!
The Small Business Blog
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
The recent downturn has made companies think twice about who they are dealing with and has made them potentially more likely to switch suppliers. Don’t give up on your bottom 80% The rule of thumb has generally been that top 20% of your customers generate 80% of your revenues. Perhaps to your firm? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!
The Small Business Blog
MAY 16, 2010
Don’t purchase containers to store more documents and files – throw away as much of your old stuff as possible instead. 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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