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Be prepared for cold weather as a business

Cold comfort

SmallBusiness.co.uk reveals why it is prudent to prepare now for ice and snow disruption.

Can Businesses Combine Their Energy?

Households are constantly reminded about the option of combining their energy providers, but what about businesses?

Remote working

Businesses and their employees have much to gain from operating flexible working options.

How Cloud computing helps SMEs with flexible working

How cloud computing supports flexible working

Cloud computing is an interesting solution for SMEs and independent professionals, in terms of providing more flexibility for facing market competition.

Working from home

Deciding where to physically carry out your work is something which needs careful consideration. The nature of your business may dictate your location or premises choice.

Prevent the spread of swine flu by carrying a tissue

Swine flu is expected to keep one in eight off work in September, according to the latest government figures. But before you start yelling ‘plague’ and run home to paint a red cross on your door – read our tips on how to prepare your business for the worst.

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5 winter safety checks for small businesses

If you own a small business, it’s time to order the snow shovels and prepare for the impact of Jack Frost this winter. Every year, companies are caught out by harsh weather conditions, so don’t fall victim to plummeting temperatures.

How can offsite document management help my business?

Seventy two per cent of companies say it’s harder to find information they own than information they don’t.

Selecting the best printers for the workplace

As with the rest of the Information Technology market, printers have continued to develop in sophistication over the years.

Office & Homeworking News

TUC: Redundancy policies need shake-up

The UK needs an alternative to redundancy, according to the Trades Union Congress.

TUC: Redundancy policies need shake-up

The UK needs an alternative to redundancy, according to the Trades Union Congress.

Employees dream of power naps

Nearly half of office workers would willingly swap their lunch break for an afternoon nap.

SMEs tough on Jubilee break

Nearly two thirds of small businesses are refusing to give staff an extra day’s holiday to honour the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this summer.

Employees keen to be seen at work

More than a third of office workers deliberately spend longer hours in the office than needed in a bid to impress their manager, according to a study.

SMEs to be wary of Grand National sweepstakes

Millions of workers across the UK could unwittingly break the law by taking part in a Grand National sweepstake, according to a prominent solicitor.

Injury reporting change aids SMEs

A change to the rules on reporting workplace injuries will save British companies thousands of hours completing official paperwork, says the Health and Safety Executive.

Managers ‘pushing health to the limit’

Small and medum-sized enterprise owners are risking burnout and ill health as they battle absence to keep their businesses afloat, research finds.

Businesses need to gear up for Games

A lack of preparation could see some of the UK’s small and medium-sized enterprises miss out on an economic boost from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

SMEs urged to be wary of break-ins

London businesses are more vulnerable to burglaries now than at any other time of year, says a commercial property consultant.

Staff to work over Christmas

Three fifths of small business employees will work over Christmas, and even those ‘on holiday’ will be in regular contact with work, research finds.

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FT Guide to Personal Tax

The FT Guide to Personal Tax is published by Pearson Education. Written by Sara Williams, CEO of Vitesse Media Plc and John Bloxham, this unique guide gives step-by-step advice to completing your tax return as well as over 230 tax-saving tips.

Growth Company Investor

Growth Company Investor is widely recognised as the leading magazine for investors interested in AIM and smallcap companies. Published 10 times per year, and brought to you by an award-winning analyst team, it offers subscribers unrivalled insight into high-potential smaller companies. Subscribe today with a 50% discount in your first year.

FT Guide to Business Start Up

The FT Guide to Business Start Up 2012, published by Pearson Education, is written by Sara Williams, CEO of Vitesse Media Plc. This unique guide has sold over two million copies. It offers practical advice about starting and running your own business.

What Investment

What Investment is the leading and longest-established investment magazine in the UK.

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Mentoring – Now there’s a bright idea for business

Whether you're starting up, taking your business to the next level or just need a sounding board, Lloyds TSB understands that a business mentor can offer you the support and guidance you need to develop your business. Find out more today.

Win with UK2’s Business Hosting

Win tickets to the British GP with UK2’s Business Hosting. Find out more today.

Serviced Office Solutions – Discover A New Way to Work...

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Blogs

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 »

Working from home Resource Centre

Take less time but get more done

Find out how you can use technology to manage your business, wherever your work takes you. A free guide from Microsoft.

Running a business from home?

A practical guide on the pros and cons of running a business from home and explores issues like business rates, mortgages, insurance and security. Click here

Advice and support for homeworkers

The National Group on Homeworking offer advice and support for homeworkers, and those employing homeworkers in the United Kingdom.

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Marketing your business

Tim Witcherley, managing director of communications agency Cognition, discusses the basics of conveying your brand.

Barclays Business Start Up Account

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Office and home working

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