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10th Annual Enterprising Solutions Awards 2008 open for entries
[May 16, 2008] Dynamic and innovative social enterprises are being offered the chance to win over £10,000 by the Social Enterprise Coalition. The application period will continue until 1st July 2008. [In Business News]

Business statisics - why can't you find a plumber in Kensington?
[May 16, 2008] A new study of over 600,000 small businesses paints a fascinating map of how businesses operate across England and Wales. [In Business News]
 
Young Rural Entrepreneur of the Year 2008 - open for entries
[May 15, 2008] The search for the Young Rural Entrepreneur of the Year 2008 has begun following last year's inaugural award. [In Business News]
 
How to prepare your business to cope without you
[May 15, 2008] As the founder of your business and the person who is the driving force, you are probably the key factor behind its success. It is worth spending some time putting in place a plan for your business to cope in your unplanned absence. [In Business Plans]
 
Newsletter #122 - The Sales Commandments, Starting an eBay business, Five steps to becoming a freelancer, Landlord Insurance, VAT Cash Accounting Scheme...
[May 14, 2008] Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; The Sales Commandments, Starting an eBay business, Five steps to becoming a freelancer, Landlord Insurance, the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme and much more [In Business News]
 
Landlord Insurance - Buy-to-let cover guide
[May 14, 2008] A guide to what buy-to-let investors might expect to see in a typical landlord insurance policy, and what to look out for. [In Business Insurance]
 
Starting an eBay business - 5 essentials
[May 13, 2008] The best way to run a successful business on eBay is to find a niche with a limited supply and make the most of the sales platform. Here are some essential tips for eBay startups. [In Start-Up Guides]
 
Economic slowdown expected, but recession unlikely says report
[May 13, 2008] The latest BCC Quarterly Economic Forecast predicts two difficult years for businesses with a more prolonged slowdown than previously forecast, but the BCC doesn't expect the UK to enter a recession. [In Business News]
 
5 steps to becoming a freelancer
[May 12, 2008] Starting your own business doesn’t necessarily have to be about building up a big company and putting yourself at the top as boss. Freelancing might be the solution if you want to be your own boss. [In Office & Home]
 
Apprentice gives advice to young entrepreneurs - 20th May Webchat
[May 12, 2008] Tim Campbell of The Apprentice fame is going to give a webchat on how to make it in business as a young, online entrepreneur. [In Business News]
 
VAT Cash Accounting Scheme Guide
[May 9, 2008] As the credit crisis continues, many small businesses are finding that debtors are taking longer to pay their bills. If your business qualifies, you could greatly benefit by using the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme. [In Tax & Accounting]
 
Company administrations rocket as the credit crunch bites
[May 9, 2008] The latest figures released by The Insolvency Service show that the number of businesses being forced into Administration or Receivership by their creditors has surged in the first three months of 2008. [In Business Finance]
 
Newsletter #121 - Turn your website into a deadly selling tool, Successful networking, Entrepreneur's toolkit - an A to Z Guide, How to hire employees when you don't have any cash...
[May 8, 2008] Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; Turn your website into a deadly selling tool, Successful networking, Entrepreneur's toolkit - an A to Z Guide, How to hire employees when you don't have any cash and much more [In Business News]
 
How to hire employees when you don't have any cash
[May 8, 2008] How can you get a business off the ground if you don't have the cashflow yet? Bytestart examines the pros and cons of taking on staff when you've just started out in business. [In Start-Up Guides]
 
Entrepreneur's toolkit - an A to Z Guide - Part 1
[May 7, 2008] Written by Alan Gleeson, some essential online and offline tools to help your new business get started. Includes links to a wide variety of web resources. [In Start-Up Guides]
 
Entrepreneur's toolkit - an A to Z Guide - Part 2
[May 7, 2008] Some more essential online and offline tools to help your new business get started. Includes links to a wide variety of web resources. [In Start-Up Guides]
 
Successful networking and new business survival
[May 6, 2008] Why successful networking could hold the key to survival for new businesses. Includes tips on how to implement an effective networking strategy. [In Sales & Marketing]

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