Bytestart Bytestart 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/index.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/logo.gif Bytestart: Bytestart http://www.bytestart.co.uk/index.shtml Sat, 03 Jul 2009 09:14:00 GMT Late payments affecting over half businesses in the UK Late payments could be causing a ripple effect on over half the businesses in the UK, according to new figures. The total cost of delayed settlement could be costing them up to £2bn per year. Sat, 03 Jul 2009 09:14:00 GMT http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/finance/43_1/late-payment-ripple.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/finance/43_1/late-payment-ripple.shtml Six steps to improve your sales results How start-ups can improve their sales and marketing by looking at a similar set of core issues, such as finding your market, identifying your USP, getting your message across, and making sure you have the right tools for the job. Sat, 03 Jul 2009 09:14:00 GMT http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/marketing/articles/improve-sales-results.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/marketing/articles/improve-sales-results.shtml 10 business email mistakes you should avoid Some tips on what small business owners should try to avoid when composing email correspondence, based on the experiences of the Bytestart team and the thousands of emails they have read over the past 5 years. Fri, 02 Jul 2009 10:07:00 GMT http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/24/24_6/business-email-tips.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/24/24_6/business-email-tips.shtml The new Apple iPhone 3GS - a review for business owners Last week, Apple launched its new iPhone 3GS in the UK. Within a week, it had sold over one million handsets. Our editor signed up for a new iPhone and looks at how this stylish product could help small business owners save time. Thu, 01 Jul 2009 00:30:00 GMT http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/15/23_5/apple-iphone-review.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/15/23_5/apple-iphone-review.shtml How to improve your direct marketing campaigns Direct marketing can produce results in terms of raised awareness, sales leads and enquiries, if done properly. We look at the golden rules you should follow to run successful DM campaigns. Thu, 01 Jul 2009 00:30:00 GMT http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/marketing/marketing-guides/direct-marketing-success.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/marketing/marketing-guides/direct-marketing-success.shtml Social media guide for small businesses A guide to social media for small businesses, and how to make the most of blogs, social networks, micro blogging, photo and video sharing technology. Wed, 30 Jun 2009 09:19:00 GMT http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/marketing/online-marketing/social-media-guide.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/marketing/online-marketing/social-media-guide.shtml Still no news from Government on £750 million innovation fund 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 Seasonal recruitment tips for small businesses As summer approaches, small business owners need to ensure that they have experienced staff in place to cover their business needs over the peak holiday period. Tue, 29 Jun 2009 08:42:00 GMT http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/24/24_6/seasonal-recruitment-tips.shtml http://www.bytestart.co.uk/content/24/24_6/seasonal-recruitment-tips.shtml