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The 10 Commandments of good letting
by Josh Hall | 15 Apr 2010
The life of a buy-to-let investor or professional landlord can be a tough one. Defaulting tenants, precarious mortgage arrangements, and the constant fluctuations of the housing market all combine to create a pretty challenging situation.
General election business update: NI row, fluctuating polls and grey vote
by Josh Hall | 15 Apr 2010
The election campaign has now begun in earnest. The bank holiday weekend saw each of the three main parties flexing their public relations muscles in anticipation of Gordon Brown’s trip to the Palace to call the election. With the country set to go to the polls on 6 May, and the public’s voting intentions continuing to fluctuate, the coming month looks set to be particularly hard fought.
How business technology can help small businesses to build their network
by Jasper Martens | 13 Apr 2010
Nigel Maine is the founder of Market + Motivate, a marketing agency specialising in small and medium sized enterprise (SME) B2B sales and collaborative lead generation systems and techniques. Helping your business to thrive, not just survive. He is also working on the Business Technology Handbook that will be published later this year.
Jasper asked him some questions on how small businesses can use business technology to improve their business.Marketing return-on-investment: What it is and how to measure it
by Josh Hall | 13 Apr 2010
Marketing activities can make or break a small business. The way in which you market your firm is key to your success; well thought out, properly executed campaigns can help to ensure that your venture fulfils its potential, while poor or non-existent marketing can destroy any chance of success.
What are your tax responsibilities as a start-up business?
by Josh Hall | 12 Apr 2010
Business owners face a range of important tax responsibilities. Indeed, many pressure groups have complained that the tax and regulatory burden facing new businesses is too heavy.
8 Ways to Get Funding for Your Business
by Emilie Corbille | 07 Apr 2010
Has the bank turned you down for a loan? If so, don’t give up hope! Check out these top sources of alternative small business finance:
How retailers can use social media for marketing
by Josh Hall | 06 Apr 2010
Social media is becoming an increasingly important element of many firms’ marketing efforts but independent retailers are slower to pick up the trend. However social media can benefit all types of business, including high street shops, restaurants and pubs.
Can businesses afford to take risks in the current economic climate?
by Josh Hall | 01 Apr 2010
The UK economy is now out of technical recession. Growth has returned to the country, after one of the deepest periods of economic contraction in recent history.
5 points to include on your freelance or contractors CV
by Josh Hall | 31 Mar 2010
Writing a CV can be difficult for a contractor or freelancer. While conventional employees can simply provide details of their previous employment, with each position explaining why it qualifies them for the new role, freelancers and contractors must focus more on skills and qualifications.
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