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Google+ launches custom URLs
by Josh Hall | 21 Aug 2012
Last week, Google announced the introduction of custom URLs on its Google+ social network.
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SMEs prioritise ‘value for money’ above all other brand values in challenging economic climate
by Nicholas Green | 08 Aug 2012
There has been a shift in how start-ups and existing small businesses define their brand values, perhaps in an effort to match the current economic and social climate.
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Google preparing privacy revamp - Today's small business news roundup
by Josh Hall | 25 Jan 2012
Eurozone recession, diesel price hikes, and Google privacy revamps - here's your need-to-know business news roundup.
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Groupon losses grow
by Josh Hall | 11 Aug 2011
Much-hyped discount website Groupon suffered growing losses during the first half of the year.
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Facebook for Business launches
by Josh Hall | 03 Aug 2011
Facebook has launched a new site offering online marketing advice for small businesses.
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Spelling mistakes 'halve online sales'
by Josh Hall | 14 Jul 2011
A single misspelled word can halve the chances of making a sale, according to new claims.
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Twitter 'hits 300 million users'
by Josh Hall | 19 May 2011
Micro-blogging platform Twitter now has in excess of 300 million registered users, according to new figures.
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Twitter 'to launch small business ad product'
by Josh Hall | 13 Oct 2010
Micro-blogging platform Twitter is getting ready to launch a location-based advertising tool for small businesses.
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Maternity leave 'to cost UK business £2.5bn a year'
by Josh Hall | 24 Sep 2010
Business groups have said that planned changes to maternity rules are unaffordable and should be scrapped.
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Rents rising as landlords sell up
by Josh Hall | 22 Sep 2010
Average rental prices are at their highest point for two years, buoyed by reduced supply
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