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Valentines Day marketing for every business
by Josh Hall | 05 Feb 2010
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Although a dreaded annual event for single people and the perpetually unromantic, the holiday actually represents a significant money-making opportunity for firms in many sectors.
Top 10 business advice articles of the week
by Jasper Martens | 04 Feb 2010
Every week we select 10 articles we think are worth reading at the end of your work-week. Start your weekend now - have a look at these articles selected by our Simply Business knowledge team.
What your business should know about maternity and paternity leave
by Josh Hall | 03 Feb 2010
Maternity leave is a perennial bugbear for many employers and misconceptions about the legal obligations of employers in this situation abound, but the repercussions for those that fail to adhere to the rules are serious.
6 tips for getting more out of LinkedIn
by Jasper Martens | 03 Feb 2010
LinkedIn is becoming one of the fastest growing business communities on the web. It started as a way to look for a job, but LinkedIn is now more and more an active networking environment.
How can you use LinkedIn to improve your career or business?Student tenants - a landlord's rights and responsibilities
by Josh Hall | 01 Feb 2010
Students have something of a poor reputation as tenants. Horror stories abound of students who move in and then virtually destroy a property before moving on. So, if you let students in – what are your rights and responsibilities?
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.
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