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News

We’re surviving thank you Lord Sugar!

A survey conducted at the end of last week shows that almost half of small businesses have maintained their profitability over the past year.

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Technology

Skype’s future is secure

The online auction site eBay has settled a lawsuit with the founders of Skype, ending uncertainty over the future of the internet phone company.

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Opinion

Julie Meyer: Sugar isn’t on message

Following on from Lord Sugar’s comments on entrepreneurs, which has sparked a wave of media coverage, we spoke to Julie Meyer, a Dragon on Online BBC…

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In Business

Businesses could win free BA flights with The Telegraph

The Telegraph Media Group (TMG) has launched a six-month partnership with British Airways (BA) to promote its ‘Opportunity Grant’, awarding 100 SMEs 12 business class return…

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News

Royal Mail digging own grave say online retailers

We spoke to this year’s winner of Online Retailer of the Year Zak Edwards who asks Richard Branson to consider launching Virgin Post whilst couriers say…

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Advice

The idea is just the start

Anyone with a good idea and adequate common sense can start a business, but establishing and growing it is another matter. In the current climate, where…

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Advice

Utility companies not quite in order

Utilities companies are showing few signs of embracing sustainable policies, as far as many of their small business customers are concerned.

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Advice

Small business gets its own TV channel

If talk is cheap, genuinely practical advice and support is invaluable for business owners struggling to access finance and left numb by the politicians’ promises. The…

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Advice

Considered the franchise business model?

Most people associate franchising with large brands, but it can also be an effective way for some smaller businesses, struggling to raise finance in order to…

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Technology

Do more for less

Scott Hewitt, the entrepreneur behind Norfolk-based design and development firm Real Projects, has compiled a list of the top 40 tools and websites which businesses can…

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Marketing

Breaking the sales myths

“People don’t like being sold to, but they like to buy”; so goes one of the oldest myths in sales. This fallacy ignores the fact that,…

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In Business

Motoring Review: Lexus LS600h L

The Lexus LS600h L is not only the world’s first four-wheel drive hybrid V8 but also the flagship of the luxury brand’s range. It offers a…

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Opinion

Adversity motivates UK’s successful entrepreneurs

A recently published survey claims that personal adversity is the most leading driving factor motivating the UK’s successful entrepreneurs. Seven out of ten (69%) say they…