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Article Archive - January 2010
Why public liability insurance is a good business investment
by Josh Hall | 29 Jan 2010
Public liability insurance is more than just protection for your business – it is also an investment in the future. Having the right cover could secure you better clients and keep your business going in the event that things go wrong.
In-house or outsourced - Should you do your own marketing?
by Josh Hall | 26 Jan 2010
Marketing budgets were among the first casualties of the recession and as many firms struggled to rein in spending, marketing activities began to be seen by many business owners as an unnecessary luxury.
The tax return deadline is looming - what can you claim for?
by Josh Hall | 26 Jan 2010
The January 31 tax return deadline is an annual nightmare for all those who pay tax by self assessment. Don’t make things worse by paying too much – make sure you get your business expenses right.
Is invoice finance a good form of business funding?
by Rosie Beasley | 25 Jan 2010
Lots of businesses could benefit from financial help of some kind, whether it’s extra funding for growth or regular cash injections to balance cashflow. Could invoice finance be the answer?
Tips for organising a home office effectively
by Jasper Martens | 20 Jan 2010
Recently we published an article about organising a home office effectively to maximise productivity. We posted it on the UKbusinesslabs.co.uk forum and have subsequently received a lot of ideas from fellow forum members on how to improve the home office.
How to recycle your business plan for 2010
by Josh Hall | 20 Jan 2010
If you already have a business plan this article will give you some tips on recycling parts of it to create a relevant, useful plan for the year ahead. Alternatively if you are yet to write one, this should give you an idea of what a well crafted business plan can do for you.
How the boiler scrappage scheme could help your business grow
by Josh Hall | 20 Jan 2010
The boiler scrappage scheme is one of the few parts of the Pre Budget Report (PBR) that has already been launched, and it is a timely development for gas fitters and plumbers – many of whom are sorely in need of some good commercial news.
What happens if you miss the online tax return deadline?
by Josh Hall | 19 Jan 2010
The annual rush to get your tax return in on time is one of the least enjoyable parts of any self-employed person’s year. But what happens if you miss the online self-assessment deadline?
The business guide to the 2010 general election
by Josh Hall | 18 Jan 2010
It is certain that there will be a general election on or before 3 June. This is the first in a series of election articles that should help to make the main party policies on business matters much clearer.
Healthy entrepreneurs make for healthy businesses
by Josh Hall | 15 Jan 2010
As a business owner it is all too easy to forget to take time out for yourself. The pressures of running a business are significant, and there is often no let up. But you cannot work to the best of your abilities unless you are healthy.
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