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Ascending in a recession

Not all companies are seeing a drop in sales. Here SmallBusiness.co.uk meets entrepreneurs who are watching their profits climb.

Small businesses v supermarkets

Whether it’s squeezing suppliers or pricing shops out of business, small businesses are fed-up with the bully-boy tactics of the big supermarkets.

Championed by the likes of Delia Smith and Jamie Oliver, Paul Kelly started KellyBronze turkeys more than 20 years ago with his dad Derek Kelly. The company is now supplying House of Fraser with its Christmas turkey hamper.

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Exports decline easing in Scotland

The decline in Scottish manufactured exports has started to ease, new figures show.

Exports decline easing in Scotland

The decline in Scottish manufactured exports has started to ease, new figures show.

Consumers 'not buying green claims'

The majority of customers are wary of believing businesses' green credentials, with some concerned that they are used as an excuse to bump up prices.

Online sales 'will save retail'

Growth in online sales will help to save Britain's retail sector from the recession, according to new research.

Shop closures a ‘long-term issue’

The closure of high street shops is a long-term structural issue, rather than a short-term effect of the recession – says the Retail Think Tank (RTT).

Exports 'outperforming in Wales'

Wales has seen its exports increase at a faster rate than anywhere else in the UK over the last year.

London sales growth slips over May

London experienced the weakest sales growth in 2009 during May, according to figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

BCC: Exporting is key to recession survival

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is working with the minister for trade and investment to encourage more small firms to export.

Sales growth falls in May

Figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) show that sales values fell in May, slipping from the strong Easter boost in April.

EMDA unveils support for growing firms

The East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA) has revealed that almost 30 growing firms have been accepted into one of its flagship initiatives.

Scottish govt unveils equipment-buying scheme

The Scottish Executive has revealed small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will benefit from a new office equipment buying initiative.

Events Calendar

City University & Knowledge Connect: Free money from the LDA for your business

29th June, City University, Ground Floor, Room AG07

Business Startup

28th November, Olympia, London

Protecting Your Business

6th September, Best Western Country Hotel, Caerphilly

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FT Guide to Personal Tax

Formerly the Lloyds TSB Tax Guide, the FT Guide to Personal Tax is now published by Pearson Education. Written by Sara Williams, CEO of Vitesse Media Plc and Jonquil Lowe, this unique guide gives step-by-step advice to completing your tax return as well as 100 tax-saving tips.

FT Guide to Business Start Up

Formerly the Lloyds TSB Small Business Guide, the FT Guide to Business Start Up is now published by Pearson Education. 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.

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.

What Investment

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

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BT Tradespace

Hear more about BT Tradespace, an online platform for small businesses provided by BT.

Easy and effective email marketing

Parker Trewin, Director of Marketing and Communications at Genius.com, demonstrates how Genius Pro can help you manage your email marketing campaigns more effectively.

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

Research shows that 69% of UK employees would like to work from home, with a further 20% saying they would take a pay cut for this type of flexibility.

Blogs

Will Alan Sugar sweeten business prospects?

Marc Barber 10/06/2009

While any help singled out for small businesses should be welcomed, the appointment of Sir Alan Sugar as ‘Enterprise Tsar’ smacks of gimmicky desperation. Have your say »

A corner turned?

Penny Proffit 23/10/2008

Much like the faces of the soldiers on the landing boats heading for Omaha beach in the movie Saving Private Ryan, there is a grim acceptance among owner-managers that the foreseeable future is going to get bloody. Have your say »

Strategic Uses for Pay-per-click Advertising

Guest Blogger 22/05/2009

Seven tips on strategic use of online Pay-per-Click advertising that can really boost your e-commerce effectiveness and create a better return on your investment. Have your say »

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