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Businesses that fail to seek advice on business planning are six times more likely to need additional funding within 36 months of operating than those who seek professional advice, according to a survey from business planning software provider Palo Alto.
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Your financial obligations will vary depending on the type of company you have, and your turnover.
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Aspiring female entrepreneurs are invited to enter the Business Plan Awards, launched by womens lifestyle website handbag.
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There are several organisations you can turn to for help and guidance when setting up a publishing company, ranging from trade bodies, to those offering courses, to online forums where you can contact others who have been through a similar experience.
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Successful marketing is the key to growing your customer base and it need not be as expensive as you might imagine.
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Employers who monitor staff phone calls and emails must be more open about it, according to guidance released by the Information Commissioner.
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Firms trading above the VAT threshold but yet to register are being offered the chance to avoid a penalty - providing they sign up by 30 September - under a new scheme launched by HM Customs & Excise.
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Small businesses are losing up to 25 days of productivity a year to junk email, according to research carried out by email security specialist Advascan - yet there are ways of dealing with the problem.
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Firms trading above the VAT threshold but yet to register are being offered the chance to avoid a penalty - providing they sign up by 30 September - under a new scheme launched by HM Customs & Excise.
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Small businesses are losing up to 25 days of productivity a year to junk email, according to research carried out by email security specialist Advascan - yet there are ways of dealing with the problem.
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Having outlined a new framework for Government policy toward small business in December 2002, the DTI's Small Business Service (SBS) has unveiled a raft of initiatives aimed at boosting enterprise in the UK.
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Staff training and development organisation Investors in People has published a list of its 'top ten tips for maximising business potential', following a nationwide poll of small business managers.
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Scottish Enterprise has launched a scheme to promote female entrepreneurship in Scotland to increase the number of female-run start-ups.
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Firms in deprived areas of the UK are likely to receive lower loans than their counterparts in more affluent regions, according to research into small business financing by the Bank of England.
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world