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Top 10 business advice articles of the week
by Jasper Martens | 19 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.
Great workplace movies and why we love them
by Rosie Beasley | 19 Feb 2010
We spend about half of our waking lives working, probably more if we are business owners, which is undoubtedly why films and television shows about the workplace are so entertaining for so many people.
'SME owners see social web networking as a place for people with too much time on their hands'
by Jasper Martens | 16 Feb 2010
As part of our Small Business entrepeneur knowledge interview series, Ces Loftus of Creatively Minded Design explains why good brand design and social media is essential to improve your small business.
Top 10 business advice articles of the week
by Jasper Martens | 12 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.
Top 5 reasons why businesses fail
by Josh Hall | 08 Feb 2010
On average, around two thirds of all start-ups will fail within their first year of business. This is a dramatic statistic, and one that becomes worse in certain parts of the country. In parts of Yorkshire, for example, business failure rates have reached almost 80 per cent.
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.
How the boiler scrappage scheme could help your business grow
by Josh Hall | 20 Jan 2010
The boiler scrappage scheme is one of the few parts of the Pre Budget Report (PBR) that has already been launched, and it is a timely development for gas fitters and plumbers – many of whom are sorely in need of some good commercial news.
The business guide to the 2010 general election
by Josh Hall | 18 Jan 2010
It is certain that there will be a general election on or before 3 June. This is the first in a series of election articles that should help to make the main party policies on business matters much clearer.
Thinking of going self-employed in 2010?
by Josh Hall | 17 Dec 2009
Going self-employed is a big step. Yet an increasing number of people, many driven by the pressures of a depressed employment market, are taking that step and setting up as freelancers and contractors.
Top tips for tip top Christmas sales
by Josh Hall | 11 Dec 2009
Christmas is a vitally important period for retailers across the country. Indeed, many firms make the overwhelming bulk of their revenue during the festive season. As a retailer it is therefore important that you capitalise on the vastly increased spending that happens at this time of year.
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