Starting up a business when you are young

9:59am Tuesday 8th July 2008

SETTING up and sustaining a business is a challenge and young people can find it particularly hard to turn business ideas into a working reality.

How your company couldbenefit from a health check

10:45am Tuesday 24th June 2008

WHILE health checks are an important aspect of many peoplefs lives, assessing the health of a business is often forgotten.

How to identify opportunities in the public sector

8:19am Tuesday 10th June 2008

WINNING public sector contracts can be vital in helping businesses to develop and grow. As part of the Governmentfs Enterprise Strategy to encourage small firms to compete, the website at supply2.gov.uk is providing free access to more than 3,000 public sector contracts from now until July 31.

Navigate the pension maze to provide for the future

12:51pm Wednesday 28th May 2008

BUSINESS owners face many important financial decisions, one of which is choosing the right pension scheme for their company's needs.

Protect your business from life’s twists and turns

2:20pm Wednesday 7th May 2008

LOSS of income and customers not paying are the biggest threats to small businesses in the UK, according to a survey from Barclays Business Insurance.

How to make most of email marketing

10:22am Tuesday 29th April 2008

AS competition for customers increases, it is vital that businesses make the most of marketing options.

:Suzanne McCreedy: Going global can be easy with the right trading links

10:53am Tuesday 15th April 2008

COMPETING overseas provides businesses with the opportunity to grow revenue and profit. International trade reduces dependence on domestic markets, helps businesses gain global market share, extends the life cycle of existing products and sells excess capacity.

Government to clamp down on bad sales practice

9:45am Tuesday 1st April 2008

THE Government is to clamp down on unfair sales and marketing practices to protect consumers and honest businesses.

Having the vision to achieve your goals

11:11am Tuesday 11th March 2008

LAST time we talked about the characteristics shared by companies successful in international markets - vision, commitment, focus, research, planning, training, relationship-building, quality, adaptation and energy.

Rachel Moss: Going green can be good for business

9:40am Tuesday 4th March 2008

A NEW year, a new way to look at running your company. Being eco-aware does not just mean doing your bit to save the planet, it can also convert into business benefits.

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