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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. There is a wide range of functionality on Linked In, and it is definitely worth getting some recommendations from previous clients in order to validate both your work and your personality.

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APRIL 20, 2010

There were two very definitive sides in this debate; the small businesses saying they can’t afford to pay maternity allowance or cover when mothers have to look after their children, and women on the other hand arguing that to refuse a woman a job on the grounds that she may become pregnant is against the law. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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AUGUST 1, 2010

joel Said on August 5th, 2010 at 2:02 pm Definitely good tips. Lloyd Burrell Rebecca Said on August 5th, 2010 at 12:22 am These are all great tips especially #4 – it’s important to document everything! This is equally important on the other side of the coin if you are an employee facing displinary action. Thanks and keep posting.

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JULY 2, 2010

I think you are right that some relationships may not easily fit into either camp when you first start out with your definitions. Adrian Swinscoe Said on July 2nd, 2010 at 2:48 pm Hi John, Thanks for your comment. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MARCH 30, 2010

Working a full time job definitely slows down this process considering working online is not my primary income source. Lee Shelton Said on July 20th, 2010 at 4:09 am Definitely a good tip is the time-log. If I do not list my goals each day then it is very hard to know which direction to take when first sitting down at the computer.

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MAY 13, 2010

This is my first time on this blog, but I will definitely be coming back! I do think that Brown was treated in a less than kind way by the media as well, though, which made a bad situation worse. The way you link it to SMEs is spot on. It’s often easier for a small business to let its natural personality shine through.

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JANUARY 13, 2010

Befriending your competition definitely requires a certain approach. Scudamore recommends leading by “sharing information first” because this establishes a basis for trust. It makes sense. Why fight your competition when you can work with them to grow the size of the pie? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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APRIL 8, 2008

1 Comment » | Trackback | Share This One Response to “ Small Business Start-Up Idea – Sign-Making Service &# Sarah Said on April 11th, 2008 at 9:05 am This is definitely an interesting and fun idea, with relatively low start up costs. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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APRIL 13, 2010

One occasionally has to get out and about to meet people and do other things but it is definitely better than in an office. I invite you to see my post, I hope you will find interesting too. Dwayne Casey Said on May 17th, 2010 at 1:14 am I really like working from home. I usually choose Starbucks as a meeting place.

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OCTOBER 25, 2007

Outsourcing is definitely the best way for a business to save money, especially in these times when every penny is important. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Candace Said on December 15th, 2009 at 12:48 am Outsourcing can be a good way to manage assets, as well. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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OCTOBER 1, 2007

Especially if your aim is to build a personal business, like contractors, freelancer, self-employed, sole-trader and virtual assistants , working from home , creating an income and keeping it small and manageable, then bootstrapping is definitely for you. This is in stark contrast to methods of financing that involve investors or loans.

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OCTOBER 29, 2007

A definite for the younger crowd of tech lovers and social networkers, especially if they start to publish their Skype phone numbers to their ‘friends’ spg Said on November 11th, 2007 at 9:24 am Skypein not now but in the future? &# Skypephone Review Said on October 31st, 2007 at 1:07 am [.] Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Thus charging by the hour is definitely something that i would do in my business. Construction Cranes Timmy Said on May 16th, 2008 at 11:59 pm I believe in deliverables more than the the actual time that was spent on a project or task. Then again, there could really be some businesses out there that really need to do so.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2007

Thanks for your definitions, passion for your work is a great asset to any business success. Not because I am pushed by a desire for income but also for a desire to improve myself and prove I can make something work where perhaps others have failed. Regards Henal Nataly Said on August 12th, 2009 at 6:24 pm Absolutely agree!

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MAY 31, 2006

But there is another definition that is largely being overlooked: Software that allows a company to conduct it’s everyday business, supporting most of the core, fairly standard business processes any company performs repeatedly. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 10, 2006

This by definition makes any software products that are implemented and ran at the customer's premises a poor choice – a potential maintenance nightmare. There is simply no better choice for this group than SaaS – Software as a Service. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 8, 2006

This is where I would definitely look for an accountant who belongs to a professional body, and holds a current and up to date practicing certificate, at least this way I would know this ‘stranger’ has gone through a certain standard of training and will have had to achieve a minimum level of experience before being admitted to membership.

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OCTOBER 2, 2007

Gaining experience perhaps.but definitely not something that we can totally rely on for financial stability or freedom… Emily Coltman Said on May 30th, 2008 at 12:48 pm Who was it said, that if you win the rat race, you’re still only a rat? Carley Said on August 5th, 2008 at 3:50 am Great insight! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Advtmedia has been a trusted and proven supplier of media to the online advertising and online marketing sector since 2005. wawanesa Said on June 27th, 2009 at 2:58 pm winweb is definitely a good service. srikanthb Said on December 10th, 2008 at 12:06 pm Advtmedia was set up in 2005. The tool comes in handy.

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JUNE 6, 2010

I quite like your blog, I definitely want to start a small business, the only problem is finding a good idea. Daniel Said on June 7th, 2010 at 3:58 pm Hey, Ive just started blogging too, so I thought I’d take a look around other blogs to see where I should go next. Who know… maybe a small business is hidden somewhere in there!

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AUGUST 16, 2007

Virtual assistants can be definitely cost effective. But like you said virtual assistants can make some activities like bookkeeping more cost efficient. Will Said on March 13th, 2009 at 8:55 pm Great article! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

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!

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