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In it for the long haul

Short-term pessimism remains among small businesses, it seems that SMEs predict steady growth in the longer haul, according to a survey.

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Be clear on new agency worker rules

So the new Agency Workers Regulations are now in force, but what do they mean for small businesses?

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The key to sales – Find the unfair advantage

You cannot underestimate the tenacity of your competition regardless of the size of the competitive business.

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The Bribery Act and its ramifications

The long-awaited UK Bribery Act is now upon us, and could have far-reaching consequences for organisations of all sizes.

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The way the apprentice cookie crumbles

Jamie Lyons, co-founder of FundedApps, Adi Gaskell, editor for the CMI's management blog, and Nigel Botterill, founder of Entrepreneur's Circle, offer their views on Wednesday's The Apprentice, in which the teams had to produce and market a new brand of biscuit.

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The Golden Rule and Other Strategies for Sales

In the current difficult economic times we must all put our best foot forward to try and sell our products and services. So in the name of service, I offer up some ideas to assist in closing the sale.

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Rock, Paper, Scissors: The new executive decision-making tool

Tony Goodwin, CEO of Antal International, and Phil Couchman, CEO of DHL Express, offer their views on Wednesday night's episode of The Apprentice, in which the teams tried to sell British products to the French.

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Green Deal will live or die by trader accreditation scheme

Chris Huhne's much-anticipated Green Deal should be a wonderful carrot for property owners to transform their premises into more energy efficient places in which to work, but its success is dependent on the government.

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Rock, Paper, Scissors: The new executive decision-making tool

Tony Goodwin, CEO of Antal International, and Phil Couchman, CEO of DHL Express, offer their views on Wednesday night's episode of The Apprentice, in which the teams tried to sell British products to the French.

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Green Deal will live or die by trader accreditation scheme

Chris Huhne's much-anticipated Green Deal should be a wonderful carrot for property owners to transform their premises into more energy efficient places in which to work, but its success is dependent on the government.

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Tackling absenteeism and stress

Dealing with absenteeism as well as office stress levels seems to be a bugbear for small businesses, judging by research.

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Making the most of your hidden tax allowances

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants has this tax advice for small businesses to consider.

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Not a temporary concern

Two different reports show that small businesses are woefully under-informed about new agency worker rules set to come into force on October 1.

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Megalomaniac CEOs

Businesses need strong leaders, but if the man or woman at the helm is excessively domineering, it can put a business in jeopardy.

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