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Flexible funding solutions from Bibby
Release cash tied up in outstanding invoices while dealing with late paying customers. Contact Bibby Financial Services for more information
Factoring from LTSB Commercial Finance
Improve your business cashflow with a Factoring facility. Turn your invoices into cash from Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance. Get a quote now
Employee rights to pay
This guide contains information about different aspects of employee wage rights.
Understanding the National Minimum Wage
What is the National Minimum Wage, how to make sure you get it and what to do if you have problems? Visit DirectGov for more information.
National minimum wage helpline
For details on the minimum wage increase ring the National Minimum Wage helpline on 0845-6000 678.
Pay As You Earn (PAYE) software
You can get Pay As You Earn (PAYE) software from third party software suppliers or HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Click here to see what is available.
Learn how to get paid on time
GetpaidonTime offer training in Credit Control, Arrears Management, Debt Recovery and Telephone collections throughout the UK.
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Tips for Search Engine Optimisation - Do Your Research
Faith Evans, Head of Website Production at BT Business, explains how search engine optimisation can get you to the top of Google.
An audience with Digby Jones and John Dovey
This short extract from 'An audience with Digby Jones and John Dovey' looks at the challenges, risks and opportunities for businesses in 2010.
Meeting menaces: The Waffler
More tips from John Cleese, who reveals how to stop a waffler in full flow.
Meeting menaces: The Interruptor
John Cleese reveals how to deal with serial interruptors without giving in or getting into a fight.
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. (2 comments) Have your say »
Inflation is King
Penny Proffit 19/06/2008
A look at inflation and why Mervyn King has had to put pen to paper... Have your say »
Basic building block of any Internet marketing campaign
Guest Blogger 07/07/2008
For almost all sectors of commerce today, the Internet, or more specifically the World Wide Web, is now a key tool for business. In the field of marketing in particular it has become crucial. (1 comments) Have your say »
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IT Trends for SMEs in 2010
Smallbusiness.co.uk has teamed up with network support company Lifeline IT to ensure your business' IT systems are in the best shape for 2010. Enter our short survey and your company could win two hours of free IT consultancy. To take part click here
TAS BOOKS Basic is now available to download for FREE
It’s the complete working program and there’s no charge, no obligation and no time limit. Download TAS BOOKS Basic now.
Financial Times Guide to Business Start Up 2010
The Financial Times Guide to Business Start Up 2010 is crammed full of all the advice you need to start a business and offers ideas and solutions to guide your business towards success. The annually updated classic handbook provides a comprehensive reference on all aspects of running, managing and growing a business.
Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance
Invoice finance enables a business to release cash against their business to business invoices without having to wait weeks or months for payment. It improves cash flow and saves time by eliminating internal invoice ledger management. Get an online quote now.
Professional Indemnity
Professional Indemnity insurance covers your business from claims against it by clients who have suffered financial loss as a result of using your services. Simply Business offers tailored quotes to suit your professional needs from a range of leading insurers.
Get help with your tax return
The FT Tax Guide is packed full of information to help you manage your tax affairs, including a guide to completing your tax return. Visit www.taxguide.co.uk to order a copy.