Newsletter #125 - Late payment problems, PC security, make more sales this summer, insolvency guide

In this week's Business121 Newsletter:

1. Do you have a late payment problem?
2. Computer (PC) Security - 7 things you must have
3. 5 ways to get more sales this summer
4. Guide to insolvency, liquidation and bankruptcy
5. Passing the family business to the next generation

Small Business News

6. Small business owners back Tories as New Labour sinks fast
7. Insolvencies rise - businesses urged to get tough on late payers
8. Free access to Government contracts for small businesses
9. Further reaction to Family Business Tax postponement

Do you have a late payment problem?

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Computer (PC) Security - 7 things you must have
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5 ways to get more sales this summer
With the UK determined to talk itself into a recession, you should take every step you can to keep your revenue as high as you can now. Here are five ideas to get more sales this summer.

Guide to Insolvency, Liquidation and Bankruptcy
The last thing you want to do when running a business is to run out of cash. Here is a guide to what can happen to businesses who can't pay their bills - insolvency, liquidation and bankruptcy explained.

Passing the family business to the next generation - Legal Guide

Of all the many things that can disrupt or wreck a business, a change in ownership must be near the top of the list. We look at the common ways of transferring ownership to the next generation, and the pitfalls you might encounter along the way.

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SMALL BUSINESS NEWS

Small business owners back Tories as New Labour sinks fast
New research shows that nearly two thirds of small business owners believe that the Conservatives best understand their needs - compared to a dreadful 6% expressing the same sentiments for the Labour Party.

Insolvencies rise - businesses urged to get tough on late payers

Businesses are being urged to take a tough line on late payment, after fresh figures revealed the rising number of insolvencies.

Free access to Government contracts for small businesses
For a further two months, new registrants can gain free access to public sector contracts valued under £100,000 in the UK and Northern Ireland.

Further reaction to Family Business Tax postponement

The Chancellor's decision to postpone the "income shifting" proposals in March was widely celebrated - a leading accountant suggests such legislation would have had an incredibly detrimental affect on family-run businesses.

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