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Getting on top of rental property tax: A guide for landlords
by Ray Coman | 14 Dec 2012
Ray Coman, director of London-based accountancy practice Coman & Co., provides a landlord guide to tax returns.
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Twelve practical steps to protect your rental property this winter
by Keith Lynn | 05 Dec 2012
Winter can be a tough time for everyone – but none more so than landlords.
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Five steps to increase Christmas footfall
by Josh Hall | 05 Dec 2012
Christmas presents a unique opportunity for retailers. Many rely on the festive period for much of their annual revenue, and it is important that you take steps to capitalise on the spike in consumer spending.
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What do you want for Christmas?
by Josh Hall | 04 Dec 2012
The government's efforts to help small businesses are not working - and we want to know what you'd like to see instead.
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Rugged gadgets for tradespeople - a roundup
by Josh Hall | 04 Dec 2012
Tradespeople have unique needs when it comes to gadgets. We've rounded up some of the most durable electronics to help you stay connected.
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Government seeks views on street trading
by Josh Hall | 04 Dec 2012
The government is considering sweeping changes to the rules governing street trading.
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Questioning techniques for handling poor performance
by Julie Sillito | 03 Dec 2012
Handling poor performance is never an easy task yet asking the right questions can go a long way to facilitating an effective meeting. Julie Sillito, a solicitor with Riverview Solicitors, offers some practical guidance on questioning techniques.
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Employee retention 101: creating a great working environment on a tight budget
by Rae Alton | 30 Nov 2012
Lets face it: new-age corporate culture is reshaping ordinary offices into vibrant communities that are driven to preserve their assets: the individuals they employ.
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Could the end of the phone bill be nigh?
by Josh Hall | 21 Nov 2012
Rising phone bills are a problem for all small business owners, particularly those who make mobile calls and travel abroad – but a new service from Virgin hopes to tackle the issue.
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Coffee shops turn independence to their advantage
by Josh Hall | 21 Nov 2012
Last month Costa Coffee suffered an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the people of Totnes.
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