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Economic slowdown expected, but recession unlikely says report
[May 13, 2008] The latest BCC Quarterly Economic Forecast predicts two difficult years for businesses with a more prolonged slowdown than previously forecast, but the BCC doesn't expect the UK to enter a recession. [In Business News]

Starting an eBay business - 5 essentials
[May 13, 2008] The best way to run a successful business on eBay is to find a niche with a limited supply and make the most of the sales platform. Here are some essential tips for eBay startups. [In Start-Up Guides]
 
5 steps to becoming a freelancer
[May 12, 2008] Starting your own business doesn’t necessarily have to be about building up a big company and putting yourself at the top as boss. Freelancing might be the solution if you want to be your own boss. [In Office & Home]
 
Apprentice gives advice to young entrepreneurs - 20th May Webchat
[May 12, 2008] Tim Campbell of The Apprentice fame is going to give a webchat on how to make it in business as a young, online entrepreneur. [In Business News]
 
Company administrations rocket as the credit crunch bites
[May 9, 2008] The latest figures released by The Insolvency Service show that the number of businesses being forced into Administration or Receivership by their creditors has surged in the first three months of 2008. [In Business Finance]
 
VAT Cash Accounting Scheme Guide
[May 9, 2008] As the credit crisis continues, many small businesses are finding that creditors are taking longer to pay their bills. If your business qualifies, you could greatly benefit by using the VAT Cash Accounting Scheme. [In Tax & Accounting]
 
Newsletter #121 - Turn your website into a deadly selling tool, Successful networking, Entrepreneur's toolkit - an A to Z Guide, How to hire employees when you don't have any cash...
[May 8, 2008] Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; Turn your website into a deadly selling tool, Successful networking, Entrepreneur's toolkit - an A to Z Guide, How to hire employees when you don't have any cash and much more [In Business News]
 
How to hire employees when you don't have any cash
[May 8, 2008] How can you get a business off the ground if you don't have the cashflow yet? Bytestart examines the pros and cons of taking on staff when you've just started out in business. [In Start-Up Guides]
 
Entrepreneur's toolkit - an A to Z Guide - Part 1
[May 7, 2008] Written by Alan Gleeson, some essential online and offline tools to help your new business get started. Includes links to a wide variety of web resources. [In Start-Up Guides]
 
Entrepreneur's toolkit - an A to Z Guide - Part 2
[May 7, 2008] Some more essential online and offline tools to help your new business get started. Includes links to a wide variety of web resources. [In Start-Up Guides]
 
Successful networking and new business survival
[May 6, 2008] Why successful networking could hold the key to survival for new businesses. Includes tips on how to implement an effective networking strategy. [In Sales & Marketing]
 
Turn your website into a deadly selling tool
[May 6, 2008] Every business needs a website. And not just for the sake of having one. With a little investment of time and energy you can turn your website into a deadly selling tool, no matter what kind of business you have. [In On The Web]
 
Bournemouth tops list of new startup locations
[May 2, 2008] Bournemouth tops the league of the UK’s 50 largest towns and cities for the biggest growth in the number of new businesses in the last year. [In Business News]
 
Business rate changes could adversely affect small businesses
[May 2, 2008] Tax experts are predicting that business rate changes on empty properties could severely affect small companies. The changes have effectively abolished financial relief paid to owners of empty commercial and industrial premises. [In Tax & Accounting]
 
Northern entrepreneurs more successful than Southerners
[May 1, 2008] Although there are fewer entrepreneurs in the North of England, new research suggests that they are more successful than their Southern counterparts. [In Business News]
 
Small companies get access to public sector contract opportunities
[May 1, 2008] A free trial starts this week to provide small companies with access to thousands of public sector contract opportunities. [In Business News]
 
Newsletter #120 - How to sell to the big retailers, Top tips on how to work with a business partner, Bosses must protect employees from sexual harassment...
[April 30, 2008] Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; How to sell to the big retailers, Top tips on how to work with a business partner, Bosses must protect employees from sexual harassment and much more [In Business News]

How to sell to the big retailers
 
 
Small companies losing sales to rogue traders
 
 
Guide to working from a garden office
 
eBay sellers plan revolt against rule changes
 
The benefits of filing tax documents online
 
Just how fast is your broadband connection?
 
 
Top marketing tips for Direct Mail success
 
Complete guide to mobile broadband
 
VAT Update - Claiming back VAT from 1973-1997
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