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This section provides expert advice for a small business owner looking to start and run a successful business. Read about case studies and lessons learned from like-minded professionals.

Put some thought into your Christmas party

The Christmas party is a good way of showing your appreciation for your employees' efforts during the year. Damian Clarkson gives some tips on preparation.

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Why small businesses should act now to put right interest rate mis-selling

Businesses should act quickly if they fear they’ve been mis-sold swaps, but should beware of 'going in blind', says Daniel Hall, managing director of the All Square Treasury.

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Sharing in business: How to cooperate with others

In the third part of his series about working with competitors, Peter Rouse looks at the structures for business collaboration.

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How to select a partner for business collaboration

In the second part of his series on collaborating with competitors, Peter Rouse discusses how to identify and approach a potential partner.

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Why sharing opportunities with competitors is a viable business option

In the first of a new three-part series, Peter Rouse argues that 'co-optition', when companies interact with partial congruence of interests, can be fruitful in business.

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Vesting schedules: What to know

In the third part of his first series of articles on sharing a business, Peter Rouse discusses the concept of vesting in relation to an asset and the shares in a company.

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Ten tips for making your early stage company a success

Here are ten pointers to ensuring you maximise your potential as an early-stage company.

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Six things small businesses need to know about image licensing

Unlicensed use of images can result in a big fine for small businesses. Rebecca Swift, head of creative planning for iStock, explains how to avoid trouble when selecting images for branding campaigns.

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Ten tips for making your early stage company a success

Here are ten pointers to ensuring you maximise your potential as an early-stage company.

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Six things small businesses need to know about image licensing

Unlicensed use of images can result in a big fine for small businesses. Rebecca Swift, head of creative planning for iStock, explains how to avoid trouble when selecting images for branding campaigns.

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Sharing ownership in start-ups

In part one of a series, Peter Rouse discusses the concept of shared ownership in new businesses.

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What small companies can be doing to drive business growth

Tim Pat Dufficy discusses how small businesses can rebuild and re-evaluate following a long period of economic uncertainty.

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Why having an amazing business concept doesn’t guarantee success

Great ideas need funding - but raising money can be more complicated than you think. Ward Williams Creative examines a company that looked great on paper but faced significant obstacles to getting to market.

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The ten biggest mistakes made by SMEs

Katherine Evans, PR and marketing executive at 08 Direct, looks at how the main pitfalls of running a small business can be avoided.

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