Research and Planning Archive
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Using Opensource Technology to Save Money (Guest Post)
Posted on January 21, 2011 | 2 CommentsStarting a company is no small feat. Although ‘entrepreneurialism’ is something we’ve become more familiar with in the UK – thanks in part to its TV popularity through shows like Dragon’s Den and The Apprentice – the reality is that starting a company is still... -
Common Reasons Businesses Fail
Posted on December 29, 2010 | 1 CommentThe UK Insolvency Helpline recently published a list of the 65 most common reasons small businesses fail, according to their research and cases they have dealt with. The list certainly makes for an interesting read. Many of the points are worth bearing in mind if... -
SMEs Seeking Spouse Support Over Professionals
Posted on December 8, 2010 | No CommentsIt’s a common tale, which can be traced back through the years. People need the support of others and more often than not they turn to their loved ones, friends and family for advice and guidance. This is even the case where those people might... -
Picking The Perfect Business Telephone Number
Posted on November 29, 2010 | No CommentsI have previously written about the benefits of a business telephone number for a small business or new limited company, but how do you go about picking the perfect number for your business? For some, this might be a simple endeavour. If you already have... -
Employing Staff and Being Flexible – Remote Working and Flexible Hours
Posted on November 14, 2010 | No CommentsHappy staff makes for a happy business. If you’re thinking about employing staff to help run your small business or limited company then you need to consider much more than just PAYE registration and paying staff through a Payroll system. How many hours do you... -
Business Success Secrets – The Surprised Customer
Posted on November 9, 2010 | No CommentsThere are many secrets to running a successful business. If you’re carrying out a company formation to start your own company or even if you already have a business, it’s a good plan to try to pick up on the tips and tricks that other... -
Comprehensive Spending Review – What Does It Mean For Business?
Posted on October 21, 2010 | No CommentsYesterday, the current Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne announced the Governments plans for the future with the Comprehensive Spending Review. A great majority of the announcements involved cuts to the public sector and Government departments in an effort to reduce debt and drag the... -
Growing Financial Support For Small Business? – The Business Finance Taskforce
Posted on October 20, 2010 | 1 CommentThe Government are keen to claw the economy out of the current recession. As a result, more and more measures and schemes are being developed to help new businesses and SMEs to survive and grow. After the Government bailed out the major banks when they... -
Getting Ahead On the World Wide Web – Discover Competitors Secrets!
Posted on October 20, 2010 | No CommentsRunning an online business is difficult. Just having a well designed website is not enough. As business owner, you need reliable webhosting, a suitable domain name and at least a little knowledge of search engine optimisation to succeed online. Once your website is setup, the... -
Carbon Reduction Commitment – are you risking fines of up to £45,000?
Posted on October 13, 2010 | 1 CommentAs the owner of a new business or a director of a limited company it is your duty to be aware of changes to the law, introduction of new legislation and other legal precedents which might mean required changes to the way your business operates....
