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Infographic: Small business social media cheat sheet

2012-01-27 15:47 - 3106 reads - 5 comments
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It’s no longer enough for small firms to have a website; they must also have a social media presence. This cheat sheet will help you navigate the major social networks on the web.

Scrap metal clampdown 'will put small firms out of business'

2012-01-27 15:09 - 131 reads
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An industry leader has warned that the government's plan to ban scrap metal cash payments will drive many small firms to insolvency.

Video: Is the 'Business In You' campaign about everyone starting a business? Intuit responds

2012-01-27 11:49 - 462 reads
Business In You
Pernille Brunn-Jensen, from Intuit UK, responds to the criticism that not everyone can start a business as a new government campaign claims.
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Lessons from a recession veteran: Why hired help will keep your business on track

2012-01-27 10:07 - 234 reads
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In the fourth in a series of articles outlining the lessons learnt from running a business during two recessions, John Sollars looks at outsourcing.

From computers to couture: Jose Neves on raising $23m in business funding

2012-01-27 09:57 - 324 reads
Farfetch
Jose Neves explains how he secured a total $23m investment over 15 months to create one of the fastest growing online market places for independant retailers.

One million jobless young people is one million new startup opportunities: Lord Young

2012-01-26 17:03 - 1036 reads
Lord Young
Entrepreneurship is one solution to Britain's unemployment problems, a former business secretary has claimed.

Late tax fees waived due to HMRC strike

2012-01-25 16:55 - 177 reads
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HMRC is to waive its late filing penalty for those unable to access the Self Assessment helpline on 31 January due to the expected call centre strike.

Sweeping EU data protection reforms 'huge burden' for small firms

2012-01-25 16:26 - 296 reads
Europe
The European Commission has outlined reform of data protection laws that could see firms fined up to 2% of their global turnover if they fail to comply.

Clean tech firms offered place on US trade mission

2012-01-25 10:56 - 224 reads
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A competition to find the UK's best fast growing clean technology businesses is seeking applications.

'Student loans' for entrepreneurs: The case for and against

2012-01-25 10:31 - 1393 reads - 2 comments
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The government is considering introducing a student-loan style system of funding for young entrepreneurs. Two business owners put the case for and against.

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