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. [July 2, 2009] [In Start-Up Guides]

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. [July 1, 2009] [In Technology]

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. [July 1, 2009] [In Sales & Marketing]

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. [June 30, 2009] [In Sales & Marketing]

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. [June 30, 2009] [In Business News]

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. [June 29, 2009] [In Start-Up Guides]

New online accounting system for freelancers and small companies
A new online accounting system has been launched, which enables freelancers, contractors and other small companies to manage their entire accounts, invoicing and expenses online. [June 26, 2009] [In Business News]

What if someone copies your website content?
Small businesses have been warned not to copy content from other company websites, as a leading web host reports a 89% rise in the number of content disputes over the past year. What to do if someone copies your web site content. [June 26, 2009] [In Legal & People]

Newsletter #176 - Is freelancing the life for you?, How to convert more leads into sales, Keeping your business bank account charges down, Insurances your business must have, How to handle disciplinary issues...
Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; Is freelancing the life for you?, How to convert more leads into sales, Keeping your business bank account charges down, Insurances your business must have, How to handle disciplinary issues and much more. [June 25, 2009] [In Business News]

7 rules you must enforce on new freelance clients
If you set clear expectations at the beginning of a freelance project, you effectively lay out in clear and simple terms the way you expect to be treated. This must be done upfront to ensure the relationship you have with your client gets off to the best possible start. [June 25, 2009] [In IT Contractors]

Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme - do your homework before applying
Small companies applying for the Government’s Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme are being urged to ‘do their homework’ in the face of stiff assessment criteria. [June 24, 2009] [In Business Finance]

How to choose a name for your small business
Choosing a name for your small business is an important process for any company owner. Whether you are choosing a trading name or a limited company name, there are several things your should bear in mind before taking the plunge. [June 24, 2009] [In Set Up a Company]

Make sure your business is using 'legal' fonts & typefaces
The font design industry is continually subject to an alarmingly high degree of idea and content theft. What to look out for when you order new design work for your business. [June 23, 2009] [In Legal & People]

Rebound in optimism for small business owners
After 18 months of negative optimism, a Continental Research study suggests that confidence in both the general economy and own trading prospects is returning amongst small businesses. [June 23, 2009] [In Business News]

Business owners value advice from family members
A new report suggests that small business owners value the opinions of their spouses or partners when it comes to business advice. Although accountants are the most valued source for advice, bankers have fallen down the pecking order. [June 22, 2009] [In Business News]