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Article Archive - August 2011

Negotiating rent increases - tips for landlords
by Josh Hall | 31 Aug 2011
Following a period of market uncertainty, residential landlords are riding high again.
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Switching off - tips for business owners' holidays
by Josh Hall | 30 Aug 2011
As a business owner, a holiday might seem like a distant, unachievable dream. Here are some tips to help you make it a reality.
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Business tips from Jamie Lester of The Ideas Factory
by Eleanor Gough | 30 Aug 2011
We've asked business experts abouth their startup tips
to guide new entrepreneurs through the process of starting or growing their business.
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Essential management characteristics - do you have them?
by Josh Hall | 26 Aug 2011
A good business manager requires a broad range of skills. As your firm expands and you take on employees, the demands on you increase even further.
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Free tools to build your business website - a roundup
by Josh Hall | 23 Aug 2011
Building a website is a vitally important task for any small business owner. Read our roundup of the best free tools to help you do it.
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5 creative ways to use Twitter for your business
by Josh Hall | 19 Aug 2011
Twitter has huge implications for businesses of every size and in every sector. Read our tips to help you use it in a unique, creative way.
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Minimising distractions - 10 top tips
by Josh Hall | 18 Aug 2011
Distraction management is one of the most important tasks facing any self-employed person. Read our top tips to keep you focused.
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Business tips from Pal Carter of City Business Library
by Eleanor Gough | 18 Aug 2011
We've asked business experts abouth their startup tips
to guide new entrepreneurs through the process of starting or growing their business.
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Credit cards and your business - what you need to know
by Josh Hall | 17 Aug 2011
The ongoing financial crisis has had a painful impact on businesses across the country.
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5 creative ways to use Facebook for your business
by Josh Hall | 15 Aug 2011
Earlier this month Facebook launched Facebook for Business – a new manual to help small firms get the most out of the social network. Read out tips for creative new ways to use Facebook in your business.
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