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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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How to create a health and safety policy
by Edward Jones | 06 Nov 2012
This guest post from Edward Jones of Riverview Solicitors offers some practical guidance for businesses on getting started with health and safety, and looks at what a policy should include.
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Tapping into graduate talent: how to get bright recruits onboard
by Caspar Bartington | 15 Oct 2012
The need for high calibre staff is more vital than ever in today’s economy. In this guest post, the CII's Caspar Bartington explores tapping into up-and-coming talent at universities.
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Help us support children’s charity Kids Company
27 Sep 2012
We are raising money for children's charity Kids Company - we need your help!
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Bristol Pound rides independent retail wave
by Josh Hall | 27 Sep 2012
Independent retailers are faced with the twin threats of depressed consumer spending and aggressive chains – but businesses and politicians in Bristol think they have a solution.
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What's in a name? Protecting your business identity
by Josh Hall | 25 Sep 2012
In today’s difficult trading conditions, a strong business identity is vital – and your name is one of the foundations on which that identity is built.
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Start a model shop - A practical guide
by Josh Hall | 03 Sep 2012
Model shops are the fastest-growing fixture on the British High Street.
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200,000 Customers - Surveying the country's small businesses
30 Aug 2012
This month Simply Business welcomed its 200,000th customer.
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Keeping new customers close, and your loyal customers even closer
by Alex Harrington-Griffin | 07 Aug 2012
Entrepreneurs don’t make a habit of missing opportunities. Winning new customers shouldn’t turn into a conveyor belt process.

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Startup Awards 2012 - Free entry with Simply Business
06 Aug 2012
The 2012 Startup Awards are now open for entries. Sign up for free with Simply Business.
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