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Rising Star: Karin Ridges
Karin Ridges founded Mad Promotions, a PR company for ethical businesses, back in 2005. Since then she has started internet TV company Veggie Vision
Is your current account as good as it should be?
In the UK, most people have a current account of some sort, and the reality is that most people don't spend a huge amount of time thinking about anything other than the balance in them. Usually, people stick with their current account provider for years and assuming mistakes aren't made, pay little attention to them beyond that.
Virtualised disaster recovery
Virtualisation is already helping companies get more out of their servers. Now, the revolutionary technology is providing a novel way to stay in business in times of disaster.
Sweet success: Charlotte and Lynne Fudge
After finishing her degree Charlotte Fudge started mail order biscuits company Biccies with her mum last year. The company recently became profitable and has a turnover of £75,000.
Don't let age be a barrier
Margaret Wood started her engineering company ICW UK, which makes high-tech windows and windscreens, at the age of 46. Based in Yorkshire the 61-year-old entrepreneur received a Women Inventors in Industry award in 2003. Her company has a turnover of £400,000
Hosting in a recession
As the global economy staggers from crisis to crisis small businesses face the dilemma of having to control costs while also ensuring they remain competitive.
Rising Star: Paul Kelly
Championed by the likes of Delia Smith and Jamie Oliver, Paul Kelly started KellyBronze turkeys more than 20 years ago with his dad Derek Kelly. The company is now supplying House of Fraser with its Christmas turkey hamper.
Refinance your business
Refinancing, if successful, can transform a company, not only by providing the funds it needs on terms which are not going to choke it, but also by opening a relationship with sources of support, expertise and useful contacts.
Five ways to boost your online Christmas Sales
The decorations are up, festive songs are playing and shoppers are looking increasingly harassed. Yuletide is here. Read our guide on how to maximise your online sales for the Christmas countdown
Rising star: Anya Sizer
Anya Sizer of PowerChange started her own business as an infertility coach with the last £4,000 of her savings. One year on and she is breaking even with turnover of £3,000 to £4,000.
Dealing with a court battle
Mike Watson, MD of industrial cleaning company Tube Tech International, has fought three legal battles over 25 years.
Promoting from within
The average cost of bringing in a new employee is £4,500 to £8,000, according to figures from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. So it’s no surprise that promoting internally is popular with employers.
Effective websites
While a good website can have a tremendous impact on sales, it’s extremely easy to do the job badly.
Rising star: Piers Daniell
Still only 26, Piers Daniell has taken internet service provider Fluidata from the confines of his bedroom to a £2 million business in the space of two years
Recruiting for a small business
The recruitment process can seem daunting if it’s your first time, especially given the importance of hiring the right staff.