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Why SMEs need to come to terms with the social networking age
Apr 14 2011

The idea of customers seeking out a company’s ‘bricks and mortar’ customer service operation is becoming increasingly outmoded.

The customer – how to spot and ride their wave

Mar 25 2011

Ken Thurber, author of new book Big Wave Surfing, Extreme Technology Development, Management, Marketing and Investing, explains how change can be an opening to opportunity.

Chat live with Hannah Smith from Distilled and Eric Shimoda from Google
Feb 22 2011

Chat live with Hannah Smith from Distilled (SEO agency London) and Eric Shimoda from Google

Entrepreneurship: Risky business

Feb 16 2011

In an excerpt from his latest book, TV personality and celebrity chef Levi Roots discusses taking calculated risks in business.

Social media SEO tips
Jan 20 2011

There's little point writing a blog if nobody reads it. Search engine optimisation (SEO) specialist Mark Rushworth gives his ten tips for better business blogging.

Going global is the key to growth
Oct 28 2010

Many small business managers are convinced that exporting is crucial to the country’s economic growth.

Business Growth Stories

Oct 14 2010

The news is awash with the critical impact spending cuts could have on small businesses, but a poll by SmallBusiness.co.uk tells a more positive story of companies’ bullish plans to expand.

Cloud computing: Is it overhyped or a genuine innovation for SMEs?

Get your head in the cloud 
Oct 05 2010

Steve Garnett, chairman of salesforce.com for EMEA, dicusses how a small business can benefit from the adoption of cloud computing.

More help needed for "mumpreneurs"
Sep 16 2010

It remains the case that if you’re a mother who wants to start a business, you’re still very much on your own.

Crack down on bad debt
Sep 02 2010

Late payment is the scourge of many small businesses, a hindrance that can put paid to efficient cash flow and pressurise relationships with suppliers.

Don’t fear failure
Jun 10 2010

Company failures are set to increase. And although this may sound like terrifying news to many small businesses, bankruptcy is not the end of the world.

Where is the next Branson? 
Jul 27 2010

As great as Richard Branson has been for championing entrepreneurship in the UK, it can’t be right that he still remains this country’s epitome of the successful, independent businessman.

Avoiding a World Cup own goal

May 13 2010

The World Cup only comes around once every four years and should be cherished. But consider its impact on your company, urges Clodagh Murphy, director of IT company Eclipse.

Equal footing
Apr 29 2010

Small businesses have a lot to gain by having a diverse workforce, writes Les Venus, board member at the UK Council for Access and Equality.

Living dangerously

Mar 31 2010

Businesses shouldn’t wait until the next round of snow before getting their continuity plans in shape, writes Neil Stephenson, CEO of IT company Onyx Group.

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