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Repeat vs new business

The low boredom threshold of entrepreneurs means they are often like a cat on a hot tin roof, hopping from one project to the next.

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The virtues of Alpine nudism

The English psyche is perfectly at ease with words like “engineering” and “science”. However, mention “design” and immediately people sniff the air with suspicion.

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Banking on a pension

Put yourself in Sir Fred Goodwin's shoes.

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The value of self belief when starting a business

Confidence is a wonderful thing, especially so given how many people wish they had it.

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Apply here for free money

The UK's SMEs may be rich in innovative ideas, but it seems they're not that good at filling in forms.

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Trying to hire staff

There is no getting round the fact that great ideas are always made or ruined by other people.

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Getting the right message across to the right people

When you’re starting a new business or launching a new product or service, getting the right message across to the right people is imperative. Pitching your marketing material correctly is key and that demands a good understanding of your customers.

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Seven Steps for starting up a business

Head of start-ups at BT Business Ian Bushby outlines the essential roadmap to help steer your business idea towards success.

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Getting the right message across to the right people

When you’re starting a new business or launching a new product or service, getting the right message across to the right people is imperative. Pitching your marketing material correctly is key and that demands a good understanding of your customers.

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Seven Steps for starting up a business

Head of start-ups at BT Business Ian Bushby outlines the essential roadmap to help steer your business idea towards success.

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Necessity, invention and how it is hard being green

The Environment Agency has claimed that greater compliance with green legislation could save small business millions of pounds - fuel is a huge cost that two key business men addressed

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Life is so much harder if you’re ambitious

By putting yourself on the line, you're increasing your chances of failure. In business, that can be a brutal experience.

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The death of the salesman

In the largely male world of sales, the best deal closers invariably carry the conviction they are irresistible to the fairer sex.

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Government intends to promote female entrepreneurship

The announcement that the government intends to promote female entrepreneurship by establishing women's business centres comes as welcome news to some, but others remain sceptical.

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