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Pre-Budget Report 2008 - the Deloitte view
[November 19, 2008] The Chancellor will deliver his Pre-budget Report on Monday 24th November. So, what might Alistair Darling have in store this year - both in terms of business and personal taxation? [In Tax & Accounting]

Web-enabled small firms benefit from additional sales
[November 18, 2008] A new survey shows that businesses that utilise the power of the Internet benefit from an uplift in sales. For the unconvinced, we've listed some compelling reasons why all small businesses would benefit from having a web presence. [In Technology]
 
How to find good keywords for your small business website
[November 18, 2008] Finding good keywords and phrases is an important area of web marketing, but how on earth do you find out which phrases are suitable for your business website, and which are too competitive to bother with? [In On The Web]
 
Classic small business website design mistakes to avoid
[November 18, 2008] With more and more small companies realising the benefits of going online, it is essential to appreciate the importance of having a well designed website, otherwise any efforts you make to drive potential clients to your web address will be in vain. [In On The Web]
 
Beat the recession with 10 new marketing activities
[November 17, 2008] When the economy turns bad, many established companies will not be able to react as quickly as leaner, smaller operations. Here are ten suggested new marketing activities to help you stay one step ahead of your competitors. [In Sales & Marketing]
 
Small businesses accuse government of failing them
[November 17, 2008] 77% of small business owners responding to a recent survey feel that the UK government is failing small businesses by not doing enough to help them through the current economic crisis. [In Business Finance]
 
What might the Pre-Budget Report 2008 bring for small businesses
[November 14, 2008] With Alistair Darling set to make his second Pre-Budget Report to Parliament on 24 November, what might he have in store for small businesses. [In Tax & Accounting]
 
How to succeed as an independent consultant - Top Tips
[November 13, 2008] You have a glittering career in corporate life behind you. You have decided to jump ship and cash in on your expertise. But how do you develop a successful new career and an independent consultant? [In Start-Up Guides]
 
UK's small business owners work half a billion hours a year
[November 13, 2008] Small business entrepreneurs in the UK are chalking up more than half a billion man hours worth £1,046 billion to the UK economy every year, a study conducted for business insurer Hiscox reveals. [In Business News]
 
Newsletter #148 - How to get press coverage for your business, 10 tips to improve the efficiency of your business, Bootstrapping your way to success, Top tips to manage bad debts and increase cash flow, Business insurance for the self-employed
[November 12, 2008] Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; How to get press coverage for your business, 10 tips to improve the efficiency of your business, Bootstrapping your way to success, Top tips to manage bad debts and increase cash flow, Business insurance for the self-employed and much more [In Business News]
 
Dragons' Den panellists - how would they do at Top Trumps?
[November 12, 2008] Viewers of the Dragons' Den will have strong views about the panellists who dish out advice to would-be entrepreneurs. In the spirit of fun, here are the biographies of the Dragons - done in the style of Top Trumps. [In Business News]
 
Business Insurance for the Self-Employed
[November 12, 2008] If you’re not too sure about what insurance policies you should take out to cover you and your business, this guide produced by Coverzones.com, one of the UK’s leading small business insurance comparison sites will help you. [In Business Insurance]
 
Top tips to manage bad debts and increase cash flow
[November 11, 2008] Small companies, who are more vulnerable than their larger rivals to the banking credit squeeze, can take some simple measures to reduce cash flow problems and to cut out the risk of bad debts. Here are ten top tips to help you avoid bad debts and improve cash flow. [In Business Finance]
 
Tax exemption for company Christmas party
[November 11, 2008] Providing certain criteria are met, the company Christmas party can be exempt from tax. Here are the rules, laid down by HMRC, that you need to comply with to ensure your festive celebration qualifies for the tax exemption [In Tax & Accounting]
 
How to raise the profile of your business in the press
[November 10, 2008] Kelly Davis has provided some helpful tips on how to raise the profile of your small business in the press. [In Sales & Marketing]
 
Bootstrapping your way to success
[November 10, 2008] This article discusses how entrepreneurs can bootstrap their way to success. Find out what bootstrapping means in practise and the benefits a bootstrapping mentality brings to running a business. [In Start-Up Guides]
 
Tax considerations of letting out your home
[November 10, 2008] Many small business people may at some time consider letting part or all of their homes - this article sets out a number of the tax considerations you will need to consider. [In Tax & Accounting]

 
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