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Opportunity is ripe for women in construction
by Rosie Beasley | 13 Sep 2007
Women in the 21st century have a wide choice when it comes to employment options and don't face the level of discrimination experienced in previous decades.
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Is your business in the holiday doldrums?
23 Aug 2007
Here's how to put the wind back in your sales ...
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Guard against internet fraud
by Rosie Beasley | 17 Aug 2007
Businesses should introduce provisions to protect against the latest wave of internet scams.
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Business cover against Terrorism
by Rosie Beasley | 17 Aug 2007
"Terrorism is a way of life for us all", according to the Association of British Insurers' Malcolm Tarling, who reveals that many insurance firms now offer cover against terrorist attacks.
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Green cost-cutting for businesses
by Rosie Beasley | 13 Aug 2007
Climate change is an increasingly topical issue.
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Top 10 security tips for your retail business
by Rosie Beasley | 18 Jul 2007
Security is becoming an increasingly important consideration in all aspects of our lives.
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How to start a business on a shoestring budget
by Rosie Beasley | 16 Jul 2007
Starting your own business has become all the rage, with many people determined to escape the constraints of regular office life and become their own boss. TV shows such as the BBC's The Apprentice and Dragons' Den have also undoubtedly planted the entrepreneurial seed within the minds of thousands of Britons, but many are under the illusion that, without tens of thousands of pounds stashed away in savings, going solo is simply not an option.
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Female entrepreneurs need self belief
by Rosie Beasley | 10 Jul 2007
Setting up your own business might seem like a distant and daunting prospect, but new research from everywoman and NatWest paints a very positive picture.
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Buying the cheapest policy is not always the best option
by Rosie Beasley | 27 Jun 2007
Members of the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) are reporting that the cost of commercial insurance cover is rising by an average of 200% while some small firms have premiums that have risen over 500%.
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How long could your business survive with no income?
by Rosie Beasley | 13 Jun 2007
Most savvy retailers and tradesmen are well aware of the need to have at least some form of basic business insurance in place to protect their operation and the ability to earn an income.
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