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Article Archive - May 2010
Selling up: knowing when it's time to sell your buy-to-let property
by Josh Hall | 28 May 2010
Many property investors do not intend to hold onto their portfolio forever. Indeed, a large proportion of investors buy property with the specific intention of selling it on at a higher price, while others simply see it as a temporary means of generating extra income.
7 reasons to do business with small businesses
by Jasper Martens | 25 May 2010
As a business owner or new business manager, getting business from bigger companies sounds tempting. Large businesses are often more stable, financially attractive and it pimps your client portfolio as well. However, there are certain advantages if you dare to do business with smaller businesses. But before we bring on the good news, we would like to share one disadvantage as well:
How your credit score affects your business energy bills
by Amaia Las Heras | 21 May 2010
Businesses looking to save on their energy bills should make sure they have a positive credit score before shopping around, as this is one of the main factors that affect the energy rates they'll be offered by other suppliers.
Why professionals need professional indemnity
by Rosie Beasley | 19 May 2010
Business professionals give advice and provide services to their clients everyday without issue, however what would happen if you made an irrepairable mistake that cost your client a lot of money?
5 Linkedin business entrepreneurs you should follow
by Jasper Martens | 19 May 2010
For a few months now our business community on Linkedin has been bustling with business discussions between fellow small business entrepreneurs in the UK. If you’ve missed our group, now is the time to sign-up.
Some members contribute more than others and we’ve selected 5 of these entrepreneurs with an eager sense for business leads or with a good idea. Some of them were employed throughout their career and have just decided to start working for themselves. Check out our 5 most valuable contributors to our Linkedin group.
The emergency budget - what will it mean for your wallet?
by Josh Hall | 18 May 2010
In one of its first major policy announcements since coming to power, the new coalition government will present its ‘emergency’ Budget on 22 June.
How to switch business energy providers and save money
by Amaia Las Heras | 18 May 2010
Ofgem, the energy industry regulator, warns small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that not switching their energy providers regularly ("not being active customers") puts them in danger of getting worse deals than those businesses which do.
How Sunderland City Council uses social media to engage with constituents
by Jasper Martens | 17 May 2010
Remember Sunderland City Council during the Election result night? Sunderland was the first to announce the General Election results. This remarkable achievement can’t be seen as a one-off result. The Sunderland City Council communication team not only reaches the public quickly and directly during elections, they are also using online communication tools on a daily basis.
Business awards - are they worth the cost and effort?
by Josh Hall | 13 May 2010
The winners of business awards often, quite understandably, like to shout about their achievement from the rooftops. But, for the time, money and effort they take - are they worth entering?
Coalition government - what it means for your business
by Josh Hall | 13 May 2010
The past week has been a momentous one in British politics. An inconclusive election, fraught with technical difficulties and allegations of fraud, produced a result in which no single party secured overall control of the House of Commons. Days of backroom wrangling followed – which ultimately resulted in the first coalition government the UK has seen in 70 years.
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