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As part of a small business you know how important it is to look after your customers, and new research demonstrates that keeping a good reputation can have significant benefit on your sales.
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has found that well over half of consumers will pay a premium to the company they believe has the best reputation, even if they can buy the same product or service cheaper elsewhere... More...
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Invoice discounting is a quick and cheap form of finance, but many businesses still have questions about how it works. To help you get a good deal from your factoring, here are the answers to your top questions... More...
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As part of a small business, you probably see how important your IT systems are; and how important it is to have the right data available when it is needed.
However, a huge number of businesses are risking productivity, compliance with laws, and even profitability by failing to keep track of all their data. More...
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If your business is experiencing slow paying customers, then you are by no means alone. New research has found that businesses now take longer to pay their bills than at any time since Late Payment legislation was introduced in 1998. However, there are ways to reduce the worry... More...
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With just a few weeks to go until Christmas, your business should be getting prepared for the holiday break; including making sure your business is adequately protected against loss and interruption. More...
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If you are planning to start a business, have recently started one, or are looking to grow and expand; you should visit the Business Startup 2007 event in London soon.
With more than 240 exhibitors and 100 free seminars, Business Startup is the UK’s biggest exhibition for people starting and expanding their own businesses. More...
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As someone who is involved in a small business, you know how important it is to get the most out of your employees, and also how costly it can be to hire and train new employees.
Yet far too many businesses are failing to prepare for dealing with employees with substance issues, and are facing re-hiring costs instead of helping existing employees to rehabilitate. More...
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If your business is aware of its impact on the environment, then you are one of an increasing number; but are you aware that acting on environmental issues could actually help you win new customers and save money. More...
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If your business sells online then you should be aware of the benefits that customer reviews can bring; and even if you do not sell online, you could still benefit from the opinions of customers.
A new study by E-Consultancy and Bazaarvoice has found that online retailers are increasingly using reviews and other user generated content (UGC) to increase sales and customer satisfaction. More...
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As part of a small business you are probably aware of the red tape involved in employing workers; and that amount is even higher when employing workers from outside the UK.
However, after raids in London targeted businesses employing foreign workers ineligible to work in the UK; you should take time to check that you are legally allowed to employ any foreign workers you may have or be looking to hire... More...
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Every Christmas businesses send millions of cards to customers, suppliers and business partners; yet they could be helping the environment and saving money by switching to online e-cards. More...
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Running a small business is never easy; keeping on top of all the different areas of importance can be a challenge for even the most energetic entrepreneur. The good news is that we can offer some help with our free BizStart24 software for PC's. BizStart24 features over 40 letters and forms to make the running of your business quicker and easier. More...
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As part of a small business you will be aware that during the Christmas season your staff are likely to be regularly away on holidays for shopping and other activities. This means you need to be well prepared for booking holidays and ensuring cover for your business. More...
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As part of a small business you know that big advertising and marketing budgets are rare; small companies have to come up with cost effective campaigns that give them good returns.
To help you get the most from radio advertising, Martin Sims of radio specialists Eardrum has come up with some top tips on the things you should (and should not) be doing. More...
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Eight years might not sound like a long time, but in the fast moving worlds of business and technology it certainly is. As the BizHelp24 Newsletter reaches its 200th edition, we are taking a look back at how things have changed for businesses since our first edition back in the days of the Dot Com bubble... More...
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After our recent news article on Online Patent Applications, we have had a number of requests for more detailed information on patents and trademarks. As you can now search and apply for trademarks and patents online, the process is easier than ever before, but can still be complicated for new users.
So here is a brief look at what patents and trademarks are, and how you can apply for them; we have also updated our articles on the two subjects... More...
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Late paying customers (or those who do not pay at all) are one the biggest causes of business failure in the UK; and chasing debts is one of the tasks that business owners are least keen on. So why not see if you can get the money you are owed without the hassle of chasing the debt yourself? More...
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Online social networks are fast becoming an important part of business, but new results show they are still not a replacement for the traditional skills of talking to clients on the phone or face to face meetings. More...
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As a valued BizHelp24 reader you have been invited to submit your business or service to our new Business Finder site. This new site will help to promote your business to thousands of potential customers... More...
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As someone with an interest in a small business, you know how important it can be to be a part of the local community; and new research shows that small businesses are leading the way in demonstrating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in their local areas. More...
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As a small business owner, you will know how important it is to be paid on time and keep your cashflow running. Yet a shocking number of small businesses are continuously suffering from late paying customers, putting their cashflow and even their business at stake.
The good news is that it is possible to vastly reduce the amount of late payments your business suffers; find out how with our top tips... More...
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Following on from our recent article on how much your business could be saving by reducing energy bills, we have found some top tips from BT Business to show how you can make a difference to the environment for little cost (and even potentially saving money). More...
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With the wave of postal strikes set to continue throughout October, your business needs to be well prepared to cope with a slow and delayed postal service. Strikes have been confirmed from midday Thursday 4th October to midday Saturday 6th October, and from 3am Monday 8th October to 3am Wednesday 10th October; with a rolling programme of strikes from the 15th October. More...
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In this past week, there has been a huge panic over the bank Northern Rock after it was granted emergency funding by the Bank of England. Without going too much into the complexities of the situation, there are still several useful tips your business can take away from the chaos: More...
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