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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
Companies lax on absenteeism 'won't last long'
Two thirds of small business owners have reported experienced employees calling in sick during the warm weather, research finds.
Government advice scheme to help SMEs
A government scheme designed to help up to 26,000 of England’s brightest small businesses has launched.
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.
Latest questions answered
Q: Do I have to charge VAT? 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?Finding grants in international countries
Tim Finn, head of EMEA at mobile advertising company StrikeAd, explains why it might be worth investigating grant opportunities for companies looking to open in international territories.
Further reading on business grants:
- The different avenues for startup business grants
- Royal British Legion business grant
- A digital guide to winning government grants for small businesses and start-up companies
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 »
The importance of the right insurance
Guest Blogger 24/05/2012
Jonathan Willett, director of Henderson Insurance Brokers Teesside, explains why the right insurance cover is crucial for a small business. Have your say »
