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The challenges of growth for small business
New business must be won by creating a good first impression with customers and procurement managers...
Creating a successful business plan
Setting out a plan for your business can seem like a daunting task, especially before you've even got it off the ground.
Top tips for startups
Every successful business has a few things they wish they'd known before they started...
How to be a start-up success
Marc Barber 07/08/2008
There are three common elements to a start-up successfully negotiating those tricky first few years: an honest appraisal of ability, market research, and finance. Have your say »
Credit crunch: What does it mean for you?
Penny Proffit 25/01/2008
In the current global economic climate, small business owners are likely to be concerned about the consequences of the credit crunch. Penny Proffit has teamed up with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants to bring you ten quick tips for survival. Have your say »
Basic building block of any Internet marketing campaign
Guest Blogger 07/07/2008
For almost all sectors of commerce today, the Internet, or more specifically the World Wide Web, is now a key tool for business. In the field of marketing in particular it has become crucial. Have your say »
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