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Recession beater: Martin Warner
Martin Warner is chief executive and co-founder of business networking site Talkbiznow. Despite the tough economic climate, the company successfully got funding and launched in August and is already making a profit.
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Small businesses 'may fall foul of internet'
The internet can be a 'legal minefield' for small businesses and many may not be aware of how to comply with the law, according to an expert.
Back pain biggest cause of sickness
Deskbound workers are most likely to suffer from back pain, which is one of the biggest causes of sickness in the workplace, says an expert.
Bank lending to revert to 2007 levels
Lending from three banks to small businesses is set to increase to the levels seen in 2007 after a government bailout.
SMEs hit by rising costs
Small businesses are being hit on both fronts by price increases and losing customers as the economic crisis bites, according to new research.
Government lifeline for SMEs, says Jones
Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones says SMEs previously struggling to get credit should now re-contact their banks.
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No safety net
Marc Barber 22/09/2008
Whereas some financial institutions may get bailed out by a government for ruinous levels of greed and/or bad judgement, a small business has no such safety net. Have your say »
Many unhappy returns
Penny Proffit 11/08/2008
According to Adam Applegarth, the former boss of collapsed Northern Rock, ‘Life changed on 9 August.' (1 comments) Have your say »
Keeping the Bank happy
Guest Blogger 08/10/2008
Trevor Nobbs, associate director of Barclays business support team, to offer some top tips to staying on your bank manager’s good side during the downturn. Have your say »
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