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20 ways to grow your business in 2013
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20 ways to grow your business in 2013

With the end of 2012 rapidly approaching our thoughts now turn to how we can grow our businesses in 2013. To help with that planning we…

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Debt Management – Prompt Payment

Most of the time your company is likely to be making money, but if your customers are paying you late then it could have a negative…

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Four tips when buying a distressed business

Steve Hammell, director of Grant Thornton’s Yorkshire corporate finance team, explains how to make the most of acquiring a financially troubled business – or its assets.

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Cloud computing for SMEs

Jonathan Edwards, managing director of Harrogate-based YorkshireCloud.co.uk, a cloud computing service tailored for SMEs, gives his tips on harnessing the power of the cloud.

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Zopa and Funding Circle win share of public money

Funding Circle and Zopa, online lending marketplaces which bypass the banks, are among the successful bidders for a £100m pot of taxpayers’ money earmarked for breaking…

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Why shorter is sweeter

To communicate more meaningfully: Cut, cut, cut!

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Use tech to prepare your business for Christmas

Jeremy Fennell, Managing Director of PC World Business, gives his tips on how technology can help your small firm run smoothly during the festive period.

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4 Cures for Chronic Procrastination

As a startup or small business, every hour counts. You need to get things done and stay on task if you want to grow your business.…

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Are Christmas Carols Well-Versed for Tax?

The mince pies are baking and there are carols blasting on the stereo, which means that Christmas is just around the corner. Emily Coltman ACA, Chief…

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7 ways to cool down a heated debate

Why can't we all just get along? Because, sometimes, we can't. But there are a few smart ways to get your debate back on track when…

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How to win a customer back

Departing customers can teach you how to win them back, but only if you're open-minded.