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Although winning the lottery to get funding for your start-up might seem like an easier than getting a bank loan – there are still other forms of finance out there.
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London firms offered 2012 language training
Small companies in London are being offered free language and cultural skills training to help them capitalise on opportunities created by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Exports decline easing in Scotland
The decline in Scottish manufactured exports has started to ease, new figures show.
Small manufacturers 'have £1.2bn red tape bill'
Small firms in the manufacturing sector face an annual bill of more than £1 billion just to comply with legislation, says the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
FSB: Small firms see improved outlook
Small companies are experiencing a tentative recovery from the recession, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) suggests.
‘We are out of the recession,’ says Jones
Serial entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den investor Peter Jones believes UK businesses have seen the worst of the economic crash.
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Easy and effective email marketing
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Marketing an SME online
No matter what kind of business you are in, an online presence has become a vital tool for promoting your company and selling your products and services.
Competitive advantages from home working
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'Mine's a pint, please'
Marc Barber 30/06/2009
For all the numerous and well-documented benefits of exercise, it doesn’t compete with the pleasure of a stiff drink. That seems to be the verdict of the SmallBusiness.co.uk collective for our latest poll: ‘What activity helps you to de-stress?’ Have your say »
Don't bank on it
Penny Proffit 01/07/2009
Doublespeak prevails when it comes to banks and small businesses. ‘We’re open for business,’ they cry, only for the latest Bank of England report to show that lending to companies has plummeted to a record low. Have your say »
Alternative sources of financing
Guest Blogger 19/05/2009
Bhodi Sunth, director at finance company Azure Global, outlines the options available when you need to raise funds. Have your say »
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