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<description><![CDATA[ BusinessZone offers a wealth of news and features covering all aspects of small to medium business: starting up, finances, technology, managing people and more... ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Credit crunch; what credit crunch? ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ It has been difficult over the past year to avoid reports about the credit crunch, economic analysis and commentary forecasting how bad things are going to get. But due to the uncertainty in the market, much of it brought on by the hype itself. As banks went from such free and easy lending to very restrictive lending almost overnight, it's no wonder that panic set in, and while the banks have kept restrictions tight and not even started to pass on the interest rate cuts to customers, there will probably be more suffering than necessary.        ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Five ways to reduce your electricity bill ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ With fuel price hikes at an all time high amongst the larger electricity suppliers and continued concern about how consumers being misled, there is much confusion amongst small businesses over how best to source their electricity and manage it cost effectively.    ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/184383/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ Faced with debt - what can you do? ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ It's a frightening prospect; there is a stack of bills on your desk and not enough cash in the bank to pay them. You can feel it in the pit of your stomach. So what do you do?  ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/183279/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ Discover how to successfully finance your business  ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Finance is a key area for all companies. As businesses grow, owners must ensure they know how to finance their business to enable growth. Entrepreneurs are often ill prepared when approaching a lender, with 80% failing to raise the finance needed on their own to realise their business idea.  ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/182743/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ Staying close to the shore ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The ongoing credit crunch and the collapse of large financial organisations have sent shockwaves through the business world. Comments on the state of the economy by Alan Greenspan, Mervyn King and the International Monetary Fund have given businesses grounds for continuing concern, at least in the short term. But by following these tips, entrepreneurs can hold on during the current difficulties, and be in good shape when conditions improve.   ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/182004/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ Simple steps to successful borrowing ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Starting a new business isn't always easy, particularly when it comes to finding the required cash. Without assets to back up any loan request, many lenders perceive new companies as too great a risk and are simply not interested. But help is at hand.<br... ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/182240/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ Companies Act: New rules in force ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the introduction of certain provisions of the Companies Act 2006 last year, more sections came into effect on 6 April 2008. Further sections will be introduced from 1 October this year, with the remainder commencing October 2009. Until then, parts of both the Companies Act 1985 (the 1985 Act) and the 2006 Act will be in force.  ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/181803/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ Don't let investors turn you down during a downturn ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ In the current uncertain economic climate, young companies are faced with investors who have become more wary and are looking for stability, competence and a profitable future for the start-ups in which they choose to invest. But in difficult times, if entrepreneurs and SMEs focus on the things that really matter, they will make their businesses investment-worthy.  ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/181565/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ Cut the fashion and get the basics right ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Just as there is fashion in the world of clothing, so there is fashion in the world of business. At any one time, there will be a couple of fresh new ideas (often recycled from a previous generation) that promise a revolution in your business. Often, however, while there is usually some merit in the latest prognostication, the people who make the most money are the gurus pushing the ideas and the magazines flourishing on the back of the public's need to hear the latest trend.  ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/181236/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ Planning for the unpredictable ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ While you can make provisions in your business plan and forecasts for changes in the market, situations can arise that would take even the most experienced business owner by surprise. As a result, it's essential for entrepreneurs to be prepared for all eventualities.  ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/180790/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ How to increase sales ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Whether you are selling your ideas, business proposition, or your products and services, sales skills are essential for anyone starting a new business venture.   ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/180094/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ Why it pays to go green ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Since SMEs account for nearly 60% of the UK workforce, it is hardly surprising that they contribute to climate change in much the same way as even the largest multi-nationals. It is important that all start-ups are mindful of their environmental impact w...    ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/179267/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ Tips for dealing with tips ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Bee Lean Chew, partner at London accountancy firm Wilder Coe, provides an update on the issue of TRONCS.<BR>  ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/178702/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ Taxing times for small businesses ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Six months have now passed since The Treasury lost its seven-year "David and Goliath" battle in the House of Lords to IT consultant Geoff Jones and his wife. The win saved thousands of consultants from tens of thousands of pounds in tax demands.<P>Howev...    ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/178710/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ Fraud-ian slip! ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Your vehicle can often be an integral part of your business. What many fail to realise is should you fail to alert your insurer to changes in circumstances you may well risk having your insurance declared void. <P>One of the most common offences resulti...      ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/175150/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ How safe is your business from HMRC? ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Many had cause to celebrate following a landmark judgment against HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the Arctic Systems case. The House of Lords confirmed that HMRC was wrong to seek to tax one spouse on dividends paid to the other from the company they jo...   ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/174517/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ To incorporate or not to incorporate? ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The most basic question facing individuals in business is whether they should operate as a sole trader/partnership (self employed) or through a limited company.<P><strong>The legal position</strong><BR>The main advantage of self-employment is that adminis...   ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/177724/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ Outsourcing &#150; is it a panacea?  ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ The outsourcing process can be difficult and organisations should not enter into it lightly. Many organisations have fallen foul of poorly structured outsourcing deals and less than harmonious supplier relationships. This can be problematic when outsourc...      ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/176896/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ Pop goes the weasel ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ That annoying nursery rhyme refrain literally popped into my head the other day. It was prompted by the collapse of a friend's business into liquidation. <P>Paul had started his business some ten years ago and had enjoyed steady, profitable growth over ...    ]]></description>
<link>http://www.businesszone.co.uk/item/177149/1095/1097/1096</link>
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<title><![CDATA[ And so, the end is near... ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[ Whether you are just beginning a new venture, in the throes of running your business or nearing retirement age, the time has come for you to think about selling up. It is never too early to consider your exit strategy, in fact the earlier you think about...    ]]></description>
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