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Achieving happiness as a business owner

Author Simon J Benn continues his advocacy of positive thinking as an entrepreneur.

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Going with your gut

Sometimes, small business owners have no choice but to make a decision based purely on feel.

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Merchandise and product licensing for small businesses

Kelvyn Gardner, managing director of the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers Association, explains how licensing can work for small businesses.

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Data protection a problem for SMEs

It’s a pretty worrying statistic that one in three employees have taken or forwarded confidential information out of the office on more than one occasion.

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Are family businesses under threat?

The legacy of family businesses could be in danger due to a lack of succession planning.

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Why there’s no UK Facebook

Nick Britton, editorial director for SmallBusiness.co.uk's parent company, argues that it is unfair to blame Britain for failing to produce enough world-beating companies.

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Wonga enters business loan market: A commentary

John Antunes, director of SME & Channels at SAP UKI, considers the ramifications of Wonga's decision to offer business loans.

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Twittering away time

The right level of social media regulation in the workplace can be a tough thing to judge.

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Wonga enters business loan market: A commentary

John Antunes, director of SME & Channels at SAP UKI, considers the ramifications of Wonga's decision to offer business loans.

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Twittering away time

The right level of social media regulation in the workplace can be a tough thing to judge.

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The no-fault dismissal

While the proposals to make it easier for small companies to fire staff may be welcomed by some businesses, it's worth bearing in mind the negative effect legislation could have.

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How young entrepreneurs can influence how they are perceived

Twenty three year-old Andrew Pallett, director of online retailer Urban Alpha, explains how young entrepreneurs can influence how they are perceived.

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Opportunities in chaos

Times of technological and structural economic change can throw up the chance to start a business, argues Sara Williams, founder of Vitesse Media plc.

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Saving the high street

While it is encouraging that someone has made a constructive effort to breathe life back into our high streets, a more conclusive plan may be needed to resurrect them.

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