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Business advice to help you grow your SME and small & medium sized company and help you grow your company
The Cookie crumbles in 30 Days
In approximately a month, European legislation on web privacy will impact over three million British businesses
Working out your next steps on the road to business growth: Part 1 – Preparation
What can be done to maximise the growth of your business?
UK businesses shying away from social media
Employees twice as likely to use social media to leave their job than to collaborate with colleagues
Thinking of selling your company?
Ten tips that everyone should take notice of if they are thinking of selling a business
London businesses to undertake ‘Stress Test’ ahead of the Olympics
For the first time ever, businesses across London are coming together to undertake the Capital’s largest co-ordinated test of IT, telecommunications and transport requirements.
VAT registrations: Timing is everything
Accordance, the VAT compliance and consulting practice, is warning companies not to bury their heads in the sand when it comes to VAT registrations.
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – Extra holiday or a contractual nightmare?
The majority of employees in England and Wales will be looking forward to the additional day’s holiday this year to celebrate 60 years of the Queen’s reign. However, for some employers the additional holiday, Susan Evans, Partner at Lester Aldridge explains what to do if you think that will bring you a contractual headache.
Negotiating – a piece of cake?
Many people in business like to think they drive a hard bargain. Nobody wants to be thought of as a pushover and in certain circles a steely immutability is seen as admirable, but skilled negotiating can lead to longer-term relationships if you create value says David Freedman of Huthwaite International
Why some people succeed & others fail
Samuel Malone in his book Why Some People Succeed and Others Fail has looked at the way many people have overcome seemingly insurmountable handicaps and obstacles in their lives to go on and become successful in their chosen careers or areas of expertise. We asked him to shares a few of his insights with Business Matters
Tips on how SMEs can challenge new business rates
Listen to our latest podcast for top tips on how you can try to recoup costs owed to your business
Is shyness holding you back in business?
Top tips to overcome shyness using public speaking skills
Top 10 legal issues to consider when using Twitter
Twitter can be a fantastic marketing tool, but you need to be aware of the legal implications. Let me explain how to not fall into some of the pitfalls.
What every copyright owner should know about Pinterest
A relative new kid on the social media block, Pinterest is growing quickly, with rating figures suggesting that UK traffic increased almost 50% between December and January alone.
Start-up essentials: The 5 things every new website needs
Every business needs a website to advertise their products and services, but how can you make sure your site connects with your customers in a clear and engaging way?
Usability experts Darren Langham and Matt Tullett from Birmingham-based web and graphic design firm Twelve20 offer their top tips on making your website work for you:
