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How to spot the warning signs of fraud in your business
An increase in fraud and other forms of financial crime is one of the unfortunate consequences of the current unstable financial environment across Europe. How to spot the warning signs of fraud in staff behaviour, and the possible financial indicators of fraud. [November 11, 2009] [In Latest News]

Doug Richard's accelerated training for startups, London 18th November 2009 - 25% discount for Bytestart readers
Doug Richard's School for Startups will be delivering accelerated training to entrepreneurs at The Royal Institution of Great Britain in London 18th November 2009. Bytestart readers can sign up for a 25% discount. [November 5, 2009] [In Events]
 
Non executive directors warned over insolvency liabilities
A leading North West law firm is issuing an urgent alarm call to non executive directors warning them that their personal assets could be seized by creditors if their company becomes insolvent. [November 5, 2009] [In Latest News]
 
Business planning workshops in London - Nov 12th, Dec 1st 2009
Two new business planning workshops will take place on November 12th and December 1st next at the British Library in London - aimed at entrepreneurs and new start-ups. [November 4, 2009] [In Events]
 
Newsletter #185 - NI increase will cost 57,000 small business jobs, How to write a business plan for you, not the bank, Brilliant or bankrupt? How to work out if your business idea is viable, How to revolutionise your marketing for free...
Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; NI increase will cost 57,000 small business jobs, How to write a business plan for you, not the bank, Brilliant or bankrupt? How to work out if your business idea is viable, How to revolutionise your marketing for free, 5 classic branding mistakes to avoid and much more [October 30, 2009] [In Newsletter]
 
Raising small business tax burden would be very costly
A new independent report suggests that raising the tax burden on small business would ultimately cost the country billions of pounds and hundreds of thousands of jobs. [October 30, 2009] [In Latest News]
 
Firms predict return to economic growth in Summer 2010
A major survey of 11,000 companies across 15 countries concludes that a strong return to economic growth is not expected to start until summer 2010. The UK firms included in the study are less optimistic than the average. [October 26, 2009] [In Business Statistics]
 
The Pitch 2009 - 16th November Grand Final - Register to attend
The winner of The Pitch 2009, the UK’s comprehensive search for new business talent, will be decided on 16th November in London. Read on for your change to attend this free event, and to watch preview trailers. [October 21, 2009] [In Events]
 
Newsletter #184 - A Guide to the new Companies House Forms, How to position your business against your competitors, Free tools to help promote your brand online, Top 10 tips to choosing a virtual office...
Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; A Guide to the new Companies House Forms, How to position your business against your competitors, Free tools to help promote your brand online, Top 10 tips to choosing a virtual office, Claiming travel expenses from home to work - the rules and much more [October 15, 2009] [In Newsletter]
 
Home Business Awards 2009 - Open for entries
The 2009 Home Business Awards run by home business website, Enterprise Nation, are now open for entries with a deadline of 6th November 2009. [October 7, 2009] [In Events]
 
Tories promise National Insurance holiday for start-ups
The Shadow Chancellor has announced a plan to implement a National Insurance holiday for new business start-ups should the Conservatives win the next election. [October 7, 2009] [In Latest News]
 
You can now report tax-dodging businesses via the web
Following recent initiatives to clamp down on tax evasion, you can now report busineses you believe are evading tax via the web. [October 5, 2009] [In Latest News]
 
Newsletter #183 - Companies Act 2006 - Biggest ever company law overhaul completed today, Companies House Form changes, New rules for company directors, How to be the king of creative communication...
Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; Companies Act 2006 - Biggest ever company law overhaul completed today, Companies House Form changes, New rules for company directors, How to be the king of creative communication, How to to finance your business the non-Dragons' Den way and much more [October 1, 2009] [In Newsletter]
 
Startups Awards 2009 - finalists announced
The finalists for the Startups Awards have just been announced. The featured companies are not only surviving the recession, but are utilising the opportunities created by the downturn. [September 29, 2009] [In Events]
 
Wealth Wizards - inspiring business owners to make money - London 5th October
Rachel Elnaugh has created a new experience at the British Library, London to help business owners find motivation during tough times and enhance their money-making abilities. [September 25, 2009] [In Events]
 
Bytestart survey shows start-ups defiant during downturn
This summer, we conducted a visitor survey to find out how small business owners (and prospective owners) were dealing with the effects of the recession. The results suggest that the UK's entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well, despite the significant challenges of doing business in the current environment. [September 22, 2009] [In Latest News]
 
National Franchise Exhibition - 2nd/3rd October 2009 - Free entry for Bytestart readers
The UK's largest franchise event, providing information on how you can start your own business as a franchisee or how to franchise your existing business, takes place at the NEC Birmingham on 2nd and 3rd October 2009. Bytestart readers can enter for free, saving £13 on the door. [September 22, 2009] [In Events]
 
Newsletter #182 - £30 AdWords voucher, New rules for company directors, The low-down on starting a franchise, How to put a pension scheme in place for your employees, Successful pay per click advertising...
Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; £30 AdWords voucher, New rules for company directors, The low-down on starting a franchise, How to put a pension scheme in place for your employees and Successful pay per click advertising [September 17, 2009] [In Newsletter]
 
Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2010 - open for entries
The Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2010 are open for entries until the end of October 2009. Recent award winners have been speaking about the benefits the Award has brought their business. [September 15, 2009] [In Events]
 
Business North West - Manchester, 28-29th October 2009
The Business North West conference and exhibition takes place at Manchester Central on 28-29th October 2009. [September 11, 2009] [In Events]
 
London Connections networking event - 15th September 2009
Hundreds of small businesses are set to attend a unique networking in event in the capital later this month. [September 9, 2009] [In Events]
 
National everywoman Conference 2009 - London 18th November
The everywoman conference - a dedicated event for female entrepreneurs - takes place in November, at the Hotel Russell in London on November 18th 2009. [September 8, 2009] [In Events]
 
HMRC could demand customer information from small businesses
HMRC is seeking additional powers to force businesses to provide extra information on their clients and customers, according to a leading accountancy group. [September 8, 2009] [In Latest News]
 
Free Intellectual Property rights clinic
Business owners, inventors and entrepreneurs can get the answers to all their Intellectual Property (IP) rights questions at a free advice clinic to be held in the Intellectual Property Office. [September 4, 2009] [In Events]
 
Micro businesses are a good bet during a downturn
A recent report suggests that smaller (micro) businesses are more likely to succeed during tough economic times. [August 28, 2009] [In Latest News]
 
'Real' business networking as important as ever, despite social media boom
Despite the increasing popularity of social networking websites like Twitter and Linked-In amongst small businesses, face-to-face networking is more important than ever, according to a study conducted by a business networking site. [August 27, 2009] [In Latest News]

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