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Boosting e-commerce sales: The new innovations
The best e-commerce websites have moved far beyond being online brochures or catalogues. Ben Lobel looks at an array of innovations which are helping to draw consumers and brands ever closer together.
News
Small businesses best at customer service
Four fifths of consumers in the UK believe that small, independently or locally-owned businesses provide the best customer service experience.
FSB demands broadband improvements for rural businesses
The implementaton of superfast broadband in less populated areas will revitalise the rural economy, says the Federation of Small Businesses.
Tech issues top office frustration list
Technical problems including email and internet failures have been voted the most stressful office issue.
Apprenticeships proving effective for SMEs
Britain’s apprentices are getting promoted, improving their confidence and taking on more responsibility in the workplace, according to a report.
SME revenue fall a ‘blip’
Small business domestic turnover decreased by 7 per cent between Q4 2011 and Q1 2012, research finds.
Latest questions answered
Q: What insurance do I need for an online jewellery business? Q: Another company is using our name Q: Can I make long-standing staff member redundant? Q: Can I classify a holiday home as a small business? Q: Deregistering for VAT Q: Employee wants to convert SSP to annual leave Q: Will my past insolvency affect business insurance? Q: Can we sue for restraint of trade?Marketing your business
Tim Witcherley, managing director of communications agency Cognition, discusses the basics of conveying your brand.
On your plane
Ben Lobel 15/05/2012
Foreign Secretary William Hague’s call for business owners to ‘stop complaining about the economy and work harder’ is pretty unfounded in light of recent statistics. (1 comments) Have your say »
Short-term finance
Small Business Finance 12/04/2012
Rory Earley, CEO of Capital for Enterprise, explores the options for borrowing for working capital, including bank overdrafts and invoice finance. Have your say »
Wonga enters business loan market: A commentary
Guest Blogger 10/05/2012
John Antunes, director of SME & Channels at SAP UKI, considers the ramifications of Wonga's decision to offer business loans. Have your say »
