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Going for gold

As London gears up to host the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to companies about whether the promised business opportunities have materialised.

Finding and selling to customers

Startup Funding and Grants

How to prepare for investor presentations

A case study for SmallBusiness.co.uk reveals how companies can increase their chances of funding by getting their investor presentations right.

Finding and selling to customers

Going for gold

As London gears up to host the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to companies about whether the promised business opportunities have materialised.

Startup Funding and Grants

How to prepare for investor presentations

A case study for SmallBusiness.co.uk reveals how companies can increase their chances of funding by getting their investor presentations right.

News

Businesses unaware of agency worker HR reform

Most employers know nothing of key HR changes that aim to ensure fairer employment conditions for agency workers.

Finding and selling to customers

Season’s Greetings – How to maximise sales at Christmas

This Christmas seems to be shaping up nicely for retailers. Ben Lobel finds out how business owners plan to maximise sales.

Startup Funding and Grants

Using Business Angel Networks to Raise Finance

Angel investor networks are fast becoming the only funding option for early-stage companies. SmallBusiness.co.uk investigates.

Employing & managing staff

First-class employees

Attracting the best graduate to your company is easier if you show an understanding of their journey from higher education to workplace.

Startup Funding and Grants

Are there loans for women in business?

Are there any specific loans for women in business?

Business management

Cherie Blair talks about her new network for female entrepreneurship

Cherie Blair talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about her new network designed to promote women in business and why encouraging female entrepreneurship could lift millions out of poverty.

Business management

Father and son

Maurice and Tim Drake started a business back in the 1990s. The company evolved into Flipside Group, a digital advertising and marketing agency.

Finding and selling to customers

Ten tips on retaining customers and keep them coming back

Keeping customers coming back for more isn't always easy. Here are ten top tips on how to retain a loyal consumer base.

News

Adversity creates entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs owe their success in business to personal adversity, reveals a new study.

Advice

Bootstrap your way to start-up success

If you manage costs correctly, a tight budget shouldn't necessarily hold back your desire to start your own business.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world