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Marketing strategy key to female business start ups
Women hoping to start a new business in the UK or abroad should have a sound marketing strategy and potential customers, an industry think tank has claimed.
Businesses to receive free research advice
Small business and entrepreneurs have been given the chance to attend free workshops to improve their market research, courtesy of the British Library.
Small business can still compete with more personalised service
There is still space for small businesses to compete with larger retail firms on the UK marketplace if they look at offering services that differentiate them from their rivals, an industry expert suggests.
Business-owners often under-prepared at pitch meetings
Many small and medium-sized company owners are wasting valuable time and money - as well as squandering possible future earnings - by not preparing properly for sales meetings designed to help them pitch their business, according to a new survey.
Knowledge is key to successful entrepreneurship
The UK government should place more emphasis on knowledge-driven entrepreneurship and specific business-focused skills training, new research claims.
Business success comes with 'point of difference' and patience
The founder of one of Britain's top small business success stories of the last five years suggests that anyone hoping to follow his lead must choose a "point of difference" within their given market and then be patient as they look for optimal organic growth.
Regional agency criticised over failure to promote funding schemes
Regional development agency Advantage West Midlands (AWM) has been accused of failing to provide sufficient information for local firms on where they can go to apply for the various government and EU funds available to support and stimulate their continued growth.
Businesses can do more to boost publicity
Small businesses can do more to publicise themselves and support their growth thanks to a new service offering free advice on creating and delivering press releases.
Internet now all-important
The majority of Britain's small businesses now see the internet as their primary tool for promoting their products and communicating with partners, a new survey has found.
Business must manage web appearance
A carefully maintained and updated internet image is a vital way for businesses to make their marks and stay ahead, according to a spokesperson from a leading web design agency.
Government Small Business Service revamped
The government's Small Business Service is to be renamed the Enterprise Directorate to reflect a growing focus on ensuring the continued health of existing businesses as opposed to the creation of new ones.
Strike threatens 'continuous disruption' for mail over two weeks
Small firms in the UK face the prospect of two weeks of continuous disruption in the postal service between July 25th and August 8th, because of a planned series of strikes.
Entrepreneurs accept the need for change
Small business owners in the UK are confident about their future business prospects but recognise that they may have to change the way they run their business.
Small online retailers can compete using niche products
Small businesses in the UK can compete with larger firms by offering niche products or a specialist service.
Reality shows influencing would-be entrepreneurs
A new survey indicates that a large number of would-be entrepreneurs are influenced by reality TV shows such as Dragon's Den.