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MARCH 17, 2008

For many businesses in the UK it will be useful for them to have some form of an exit plan in case the day comes when it seems like the right time to sell. This is particularly true in the high levels of anticipation of business ownership change throughout the western world. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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JULY 14, 2006

HM Revenue & Customs ‘HMRC’ If you are self employed as a sole trader or partnership you will need to inform HMRC of this fact, this is done by completing form CWF1. If you are operating through a limited company the form you use is CT41G. To register you need to complete form VAT1. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 13, 2007

So now I had my supplier with whom by this stage I had built up a good base for a trustworthy supplier by way of emails. My idea was to ask for a 50% deposit on innitial orders until there was some form of a customer relationship set up.) Get your suppliers to advertise in it! Have to be creative in current situation.

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APRIL 8, 2008

Consider forming a partnership with websites relating to the local area in order to offer discount coupons for your service (e.g. If not, consider a sideline in signage restoration. Notes: It is crucial for this business to be seen by the target market. 10% off on orders over £50). Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MARCH 20, 2008

Francis Xavier Sixth Form College in London. But then my business education does not limit me to just ticking boxes on a form (-forgive me for this little side dig, but it had to be done!). The event was held in the St. This unit is being led by Janice Hurley and her very capable and dedicated team. What have I learned yesterday?

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AUGUST 21, 2007

Examples of teams are: Work Teams Sales Teams Customer Service Teams Virtual Teams I would suggest that small business owners need to form teams around their small business and start-up business , like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer-, Professional-, Personal businesses, too. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 20, 2008

CV Writing | Blogger Said on May 7th, 2009 at 1:55 pm Great idea for a start up Stefan. curt Said on October 30th, 2009 at 4:38 am Thanks for the interesting post. curt Said on October 30th, 2009 at 4:38 am Thanks for the interesting post. John Said on November 11th, 2009 at 11:39 am how hard is it to wright your CV.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 09, 2009 Lord Sugar’s – the government’s enterprise czar – outburst last week where he allegedly called small business owners moaners and said: “I can honestly say a lot of problems you hear from people who are moaning are from companies I wouldn’t lend a penny to.

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MARCH 12, 2008

However, it is possible that a vague name with no relation to your business activities will only serve to confuse your potential customers Bear in mind that your business name will form the basis of your corporate image and will be the focus of many of your marketing activities. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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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. Great post!

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OCTOBER 17, 2007

The excel self assessment tax return is arranged in the same layout as the official inland revenue form with the same box numbers making it easy to copy the figures from one to the other for submission. Stefan Töpfer Said on October 1st, 2009 at 11:27 am I agree very much with this statement. Very Low Priced At £12.99 Good point.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2006

Whatever method you use to record your income & expenses at the moment, instead simply enter the details on a form on the Payments & Receipts pages of ‘Cashbook’ to record any money paid into or out of your business. You will then have a record of all your income & expenses shown with monthly totals. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Henal Said on July 16th, 2009 at 6:57 am Your works could not be more true! Regards Henal Nataly Said on August 12th, 2009 at 6:24 pm Absolutely agree! Wayne Hancock Said on August 15th, 2009 at 9:38 pm I think one good example of success through passion is Pret a Manger. There is no way to build your business without passion.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 11, 2006

It is our relationship with our Accountant Partners and Solution Partners in connection with our online technology, forming our Small Business Infrastructure , that sets us apart from our competition, and represents our value model. UPDATE: Read more on this story on Steve’s blog. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Robert Moore Said on February 14th, 2008 at 10:52 am In many forms of consultancy, especially law, it is difficult to know how long a job is going to take. Removing stretch marks Said on January 13th, 2009 at 10:00 am I feel bad when someone says I am charging you for hour. Which is stupid. [.] Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 17, 2006

I invite Panelist, participants and obviously readers of this blog to feel free and correct / add to my notes in the form of blog comments. [.] THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG » Blog Archive » SaaS Benefit Number 2: Software runs on Linux, Mac and Windows Said on May 18th, 2006 at 9:02 am [.] Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 7, 2007

I called again and again after waiting 20 minutes on the phone, I had to explain all this again, I was told I would get a return form to fill in. What makes customer service stink isn’t that suppliers make mistakes. So I waited until next day – no call. And I should order a new computer. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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OCTOBER 1, 2007

Remember that business success often comes with experience and experience comes form making mistakes – bootstrapping will allow you to make mistakes and recover from them. PAYweb Small Business Payroll Said on February 23rd, 2009 at 6:29 pm Great article, and very interesting comments. Patience, resilience and determination.

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JUNE 29, 2006

A big advantage, and one which I think is why so many opt for this status, is that this is the easiest form of business to own and operate because it does not require any specific legal organization (once registered with the various government departments). Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 8, 2006

I feel 2008 will see the efforts of the accountancy bodies see results, in the form of legislation. Jason Holden Said on February 6th, 2009 at 11:31 am As you sign everything you are personally responsible, unless it can be proved the accountant was negligent. or does the fact that you sign your accounts off mean he is not liable ?

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OCTOBER 2, 2007

Sometimes, it might take some forms of wake up call to make us realise that a corporate job is not for life! Executive Coach Training Said on January 27th, 2009 at 12:28 pm Creating a work-life balance can be difficult. rob Said on July 3rd, 2009 at 9:29 am Good tips to work life balance and small business. great work stefan.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Guest Blogger: David B. Can you bring in new business, improve operating efficiency, reduce costs, help build the strategy that will form the company’s future? Help them better leverage partners and suppliers? Lets grow together! Wright, Author So Youve Got the Job Interview - Now What?

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2008

No you are not – the former customers or clients have lost a supplier too. So here is my idea, what about if you and some of your colleagues set up small home businesses and formed a little Co-operative and started providing services, like maintenance or upgrades or products to these former clients of your employer?

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NOVEMBER 13, 2007

However, it has also increased the challenge of increasing the sales volumes to grow the sale of traditional printed maps in forms of road atlases, folded maps etc. Advtmedia has been a trusted and proven supplier of media to the online advertising and online marketing sector since 2005. We definately use this tool!

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

I was here when he came home with the latest music CD, I had to listen to – not always easy, I admit – or the latest sport-shoes form addidas had finally arrived at the shops. Acai Berry Information Said on March 23rd, 2009 at 6:44 pm I like your post because its really true. Thank you for your comment. – ST.

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More sales are lost by “selling” than any other form of sales error. Experience-oriented motives: Preconceived notion Previous experience Certain of performance Confidence in quality Confidence in service Brand loyalty Supplier loyalty Salesperson loyalty. This article was published in October 2009 and has been updated.

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MAY 12, 2010

From April 2011, HMRC will no longer accept paper form tax returns and accounts from companies. Paper accounts will still need to be prepared for shareholders in proper form, but government will require them to be tagged to comply with their iXBRL standards. It will also result in significant risk of error. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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