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Five Halloween business horrors
by Josh Hall | 01 Nov 2011
Halloween is upon us once again – and with it, an excuse to concentrate on the spooky, the scary, and the downright unpleasant.
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A sole trader's checklist - 13 top tips
by Josh Hall | 21 Oct 2011
Amidst all the doom and gloom, last week saw some good news – the number of sole traders in the UK has risen by 123,000 since the start of the year.
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Minimum Wage rises - how to comply with the changes
by Josh Hall | 19 Oct 2011
The government introduced a raft of regulation changes this month – including an increase in the National Minimum Wage.
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Retailers - 15 tips to follow now for Christmas success
by Josh Hall | 13 Oct 2011
Yes, we know it’s only October. But for retailers, the run-up to Christmas has already begun – and you need to start acting now.
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BlackBerry alternatives for business - a roundup
by Josh Hall | 11 Oct 2011
Yesterday, BlackBerry users endured a fate worse than technological death – a day without email or BBM. Read our roundup of BlackBerry alternatives.
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Business tips from Recruitment Genius CEO Geoff Newman
by Eleanor Gough | 10 Oct 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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Free social media analytics tools - a roundup
by Josh Hall | 07 Oct 2011
Businesses of every size are beginning to realise the importance of social media marketing. Here are some free tools to help you measure your success.
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This week's regulation changes - what you need to know
by Josh Hall | 05 Oct 2011
On Saturday 1 October Parliament introduced a raft of changes to legislation that might affect your business. Here's what you need to know to comply.
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SIC codes and your business - what you need to know
by Josh Hall | 04 Oct 2011
Standard Industrial Codes, also known as SIC codes, are important but often misunderstood pieces of information. So what are they, and how do you find yours?
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No more gloom - 5 reasons to start a business now
by Josh Hall | 28 Sep 2011
The news has been shot through with economic doom and gloom in recent weeks. But downturns present entrepreneurs with big opportunities.
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