Business121 Small Business Newsletter #89

In this week's Business121:

1. Successful networking
2. Business Networking - Key networking groups reviewed
3. How to make the most out of networking events
4. PAYE - Overview of Pay as You Earn scheme
5. How to pick the right PC for your business
6. Five strategies to help your business grow
7. Reviewing how your business is performing
8. The Health & Safety basics no business can ignore
9. Business Insurance – Insurances your business must have

Small Business News
10. Conservatives would cut business red tape
11. Business to face the bill for public services
12. Email plague 'driving us to distraction'
13. Late payment problem hits new record - large companies worst culprits

Successful networking

Networking with other business owners can be very a very productive pastime. Especially if you don't just think of other networkers as a source of potential business.

Fellow business owners can also be a great source of ideas, inspiration and down-to-earth practical advice. If you can learn to tap into this valuable resource you can get so much more out of networking than a dozen business cards.

This week we have two articles on networking. Firstly, we've reviewed the main networking groups out there so you can see which might suit you. As well as the nationwide options there are hundreds of local networking groups that run up and down the country. It's well worth seeking out those running in your area.

Secondly, to help you to get the most of the networking events you attend, we have a new article with some tips on how to network successfully.

Finally, if you have any comments on the networking groups we've covered in the article, please do email them in to emyr@Bytestart.co.uk

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Business Networking - Key networking groups reviewed
There are several business networking groups that operate across the UK. Here’s a quick review of the main ones.

How to make the most out of networking events
So, once you’ve found a networking event, how do you get the most out of it? The general rules seem to be quite simple.

PAYE - Overview of Pay as You Earn scheme
An overview of PAYE (Pay as You Earn) - the familiar scheme operated by HM Revenue & Customs where employers take income tax from employees as they earn it.

How to pick the right PC for your business
PCs change so quickly it can be scary process researching and buying a new one. Here is a handy, non-technical guide to the main issues to consider, before you part with your cash.

Five strategies to help your business grow
Business success is often achieved thanks to the individual actions of companies, rather than due to the nature of the market. Here are five tips to avoid organisational complacency.

Reviewing how your business is performing
It's easy to focus on the day-to-day running of your business. But once your business is established, it's time to start planning again. Here are some guidelines on how you can measure how your business is performing and plan improvements.

The Health & Safety basics no business can ignore
Every business is legally obliged to make sure employees and customers are not harmed in any way by the actions of trading. We look at the health and safety basics you every business should know about.

Business Insurance – Insurances your business must have
Just like driving a car, you are required to have certain insurances to run your business (third party fire and theft), and it’s advisable to have others (fully comprehensive). Here’s a look at some insurance policies that will add protection to your business.

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SMALL BUSINESS NEWS
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Conservatives would cut business red tape
The Telegraph business blog reports business has finally been given a clear distinction between what life is like under Labour and what it could be like under the Conservatives. John Redwood, is to propose this week that a Tory administration would prioritise a £14bn cut in the cost of regulations imposed on businesses and the voluntary sector.

Business to face the bill for public services
Business is facing a series of Government tax raids to pay for the increasing cost of public services according to the Telegraph. MPs from all parties on the Commons Local Government Committee last week threw their support behind additional business rate taxes that could raise £1.5 billion.

Email plague 'driving us to distraction'
Increasing numbers of employees say they are swamped by a never-ending tide of messages that leave them tired, frustrated, unproductive and stressed reports This is Money.

Late payment problem hits new record - large companies worst culprits
New research from Experian, reveals that there has been an increase in the time it takes UK companies to pay their bills. UK companies are now taking longer to pay their bills than at any time since legislation to combat late payment was introduced in 1998.

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