Small business news, advice and information from Bytestart - the Start Up portal. Includes our start up newsletter archive. Business News en info@bytestart.co.uk <a href="http://www.globalmoxie.com/">Big Medium Web Content Manager v1.3.7a</a> http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/index.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/logo.gif http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/index.shtml Wed, 30 Jun 2009 09:16:00 GMT In April’s Budget the Chancellor announced a £750 million fund for innovation to "stimulate growth in the UK's industries of the future". Some two months on we’re still not closer to any details about what the fund will cover or who can apply for it. Wed, 30 Jun 2009 09:16:00 GMT http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/1_12/750-million-innovation-fund.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/1_12/750-million-innovation-fund.shtml A new online accounting system has been launched, which enables freelancers, contractors and other small companies to manage their entire accounts, invoicing and expenses online. Sat, 26 Jun 2009 11:18:00 GMT http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/1_12/crunch-online-accounting.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/1_12/crunch-online-accounting.shtml Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; Is freelancing the life for you?, How to convert more leads into sales, Keeping your business bank account charges down, Insurances your business must have, How to handle disciplinary issues and much more. Fri, 25 Jun 2009 12:26:00 GMT http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/1_14/business121-newsletter-176.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/1_14/business121-newsletter-176.shtml After 18 months of negative optimism, a Continental Research study suggests that confidence in both the general economy and own trading prospects is returning amongst small businesses. Tue, 22 Jun 2009 23:48:00 GMT http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/statistics/sme_optimism_returning.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/statistics/sme_optimism_returning.shtml A new report suggests that small business owners value the opinions of their spouses or partners when it comes to business advice. Although accountants are the most valued source for advice, bankers have fallen down the pecking order. Fri, 25 Jun 2009 10:20:00 GMT http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/1_12/business-advice-sought.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/1_12/business-advice-sought.shtml A leading law firm is urging small business employers to take a tough line on the management of expenses as the MP expenses scandal continues to make the headlines. Sat, 19 Jun 2009 11:34:00 GMT http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/1_12/expenses-policy-beware.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/1_12/expenses-policy-beware.shtml Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; How small businesses can get started with Twitter, 10 reasons why search engines hate your website, 15 tips for the Google AdWords beginner, Setting up as a sole trader, Guide to finding flexible work space and much more. Thu, 17 Jun 2009 14:31:00 GMT http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/1_14/business121-newsletter-175.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/1_14/business121-newsletter-175.shtml A new study suggests that 37 is the age when most people feel totally confident about their abilities at work, but fulfilment at work is more likely to be reached at the age of 50. The study also highlights the growth of 'older' entrepreneurs, as more people plan to set up businesses after retirement. Wed, 16 Jun 2009 10:31:00 GMT http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/1_12/olderpreneurs-rise.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/news/1_12/olderpreneurs-rise.shtml