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- The alternative to spending a lot of cash on marketing is to bootstrap it. This means marketing your new business on a very small budget. Here are 50 tips from the Bytestart team. [In Sales & Marketing]
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- The report tackles cash flow issues head-on and includes case studies that show at first-hand how real-life businesses have successfully overcome cash flow problems.[In Business Finance]
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Budget 2010 date set for 24th March
The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, has confirmed that the Budget will be unleashed on 24th March, just weeks before the expected date of the General Election. [March 10, 2010] [In Tax & Accounting]
The Chancellor, Alistair Darling, has confirmed that the Budget will be unleashed on 24th March, just weeks before the expected date of the General Election. [March 10, 2010] [In Tax & Accounting]
Firms warned of tough new regime for health and safety breaches causing death
A leading North West law firm is urging businesses in the region to review their health and safety polices after tough new sentencing guidelines for corporate manslaughter offences came into force. [March 10, 2010] [In Legal & People]
A leading North West law firm is urging businesses in the region to review their health and safety polices after tough new sentencing guidelines for corporate manslaughter offences came into force. [March 10, 2010] [In Legal & People]
Warning to business owners over missed garden leave clause in employment contracts
Business owners could land themselves in hot water by putting employees on garden leave, without checking the terms of employment contracts first, says a legal specialist. [March 9, 2010] [In Legal & People]
Business owners could land themselves in hot water by putting employees on garden leave, without checking the terms of employment contracts first, says a legal specialist. [March 9, 2010] [In Legal & People]
Employers urged to make best use of new 'fit note' regime
A leading law firm is urging employers to prepare for a new fit note regime coming into force on April 6 which aims to tackle the problems of absenteeism which costs the UK economy £100bn a year. [March 8, 2010] [In Legal & People]
A leading law firm is urging employers to prepare for a new fit note regime coming into force on April 6 which aims to tackle the problems of absenteeism which costs the UK economy £100bn a year. [March 8, 2010] [In Legal & People]
Bonuses and dividends may be more tax efficient than salary increase following April 2010 tax hike
If you run your own limited company and are considering an increase in your salary 2010-11, a leading accountant looks at how dividends and bonuses may be more tax efficient ways of extracting money from the company. [March 8, 2010] [In Tax & Accounting]
If you run your own limited company and are considering an increase in your salary 2010-11, a leading accountant looks at how dividends and bonuses may be more tax efficient ways of extracting money from the company. [March 8, 2010] [In Tax & Accounting]
Business organisation reveals Flat Rate VAT stealth tax
In its Budget submission this week, the Federation of Small Businesses has discovered that the Government has covertly increased the flat rate VAT charged by HMRC on 48% of business sectors. [March 5, 2010] [In Business News]
In its Budget submission this week, the Federation of Small Businesses has discovered that the Government has covertly increased the flat rate VAT charged by HMRC on 48% of business sectors. [March 5, 2010] [In Business News]
Small business banking - getting the basics right
Whether you are just starting out, or have been trading for years, every small business needs good business banking. What you should look out for when choosing a small business bank account [March 4, 2010] [In Business Banking]
Whether you are just starting out, or have been trading for years, every small business needs good business banking. What you should look out for when choosing a small business bank account [March 4, 2010] [In Business Banking]
Small businesses shunning benefits of social media sites
The vast majority of the UK's smaller companies are failing to exploit new ways to engage with customers via the rapidly growing world of social media, which includes Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. [March 3, 2010] [In Business News]
The vast majority of the UK's smaller companies are failing to exploit new ways to engage with customers via the rapidly growing world of social media, which includes Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. [March 3, 2010] [In Business News]
Bullying in the workplace - advice for employees
Reports of workplace bullying have doubled in the last ten years and the recession has put extra pressure on managers and bosses to get results meaning they may act in a way that is out of character. Some expert legal advice to employees who are being bullied in the workplace. [March 2, 2010] [In Legal & People]
Reports of workplace bullying have doubled in the last ten years and the recession has put extra pressure on managers and bosses to get results meaning they may act in a way that is out of character. Some expert legal advice to employees who are being bullied in the workplace. [March 2, 2010] [In Legal & People]
National insurance hike could affect small business growth
The Chancellor's decision to hike NICs in April 2011 is causing concern within the small business community. Experts agree that a small rise in the standard VAT rate would be far less damaging to the economy in general. [March 2, 2010] [In Business News]
The Chancellor's decision to hike NICs in April 2011 is causing concern within the small business community. Experts agree that a small rise in the standard VAT rate would be far less damaging to the economy in general. [March 2, 2010] [In Business News]
The Big Event 2010 - Hatfield, 4th March 2010
The Big Event 2010, a conference style event developed for smaller, growing businesses who are based in or who service Hertfordshire from Greater London and the Home Counties takes place on 4th March 2010 at The Fielder Conference Centre in Hatfield. [March 1, 2010] [In Business News]
The Big Event 2010, a conference style event developed for smaller, growing businesses who are based in or who service Hertfordshire from Greater London and the Home Counties takes place on 4th March 2010 at The Fielder Conference Centre in Hatfield. [March 1, 2010] [In Business News]
Year end tax tips for small business owners
As the 09/10 financial year end comes to a close and with only one month left to get everything in order, here are some top tips to help small businesses and the self-employed maximise income and avoid any nasty surprises when completing corporation and personal tax returns. [March 1, 2010] [In Tax & Accounting]
As the 09/10 financial year end comes to a close and with only one month left to get everything in order, here are some top tips to help small businesses and the self-employed maximise income and avoid any nasty surprises when completing corporation and personal tax returns. [March 1, 2010] [In Tax & Accounting]
Most small business owners confused by tax return process
A worrying 68 per cent of small business owners and entrepreneurs have revealed that they found the tax return process confusing, according to a study by a leading accountancy software firm. [February 26, 2010] [In Tax & Accounting]
A worrying 68 per cent of small business owners and entrepreneurs have revealed that they found the tax return process confusing, according to a study by a leading accountancy software firm. [February 26, 2010] [In Tax & Accounting]
How long should small businesses keep their tax records for?
A new guide has been produced explaining which tax records small businesses (including the self employed and limited companies) should keep, and for how long. [February 25, 2010] [In Set Up a Company]
A new guide has been produced explaining which tax records small businesses (including the self employed and limited companies) should keep, and for how long. [February 25, 2010] [In Set Up a Company]
A simple guide to ADSL, Cable and Mobile Broadband
As demand for broadband services has exploded over the past few years, and the number of "bundles" and offerings becomes ever more bewildering for business broadband and personal broadband users, we take a brief look at the types of broadband service available in the UK. [February 24, 2010] [In Technology]
As demand for broadband services has exploded over the past few years, and the number of "bundles" and offerings becomes ever more bewildering for business broadband and personal broadband users, we take a brief look at the types of broadband service available in the UK. [February 24, 2010] [In Technology]
'Dragon' entrepreneurs don't reflect reality according to poll
According to an in-depth survey of business owners and advisers from Nottingham Business School, the way entrepreneurs are depicted in the media does not reflect the reality of starting up and running a business. [February 23, 2010] [In Business News]
According to an in-depth survey of business owners and advisers from Nottingham Business School, the way entrepreneurs are depicted in the media does not reflect the reality of starting up and running a business. [February 23, 2010] [In Business News]
Five ways to ensure success for your small business in 2010
Mark Dixon, CEO of Regus, has put together five essential tips for any budding entrepreneur and small business owner on how to maximize their long-term success, stand out from the crowd and minimise potential financial risks in 2010. [February 22, 2010] [In Start-Up Guides]
Mark Dixon, CEO of Regus, has put together five essential tips for any budding entrepreneur and small business owner on how to maximize their long-term success, stand out from the crowd and minimise potential financial risks in 2010. [February 22, 2010] [In Start-Up Guides]
