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Month January 2012

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Data management – failing to plan is preparing for failure

Jan 31, ’12 6:00 PM

In the 1980s, the idea of protecting your company against a data loss may simply have been a policy of “back that file up on a floppy disk”. Fast-forward a quarter of a century and the reliance on digital systems is so massive it is a safe conclusion to say that the vast majority of…

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Factoring for start-ups

Jan 30, ’12 6:14 PM

There are several types of business in the UK – but one thing every business has in common is a starting point. You need cash to start a business. There’s a lot to do and one essential job is finding the right source of business finance. You might have a leading commercial idea but without…

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Some bad customer feedback can make your good customer feedback shine even brighter

Jan 28, ’12 11:59 AM

In a recent article from Econsultancy: Bad reviews improve conversion by 67%, which referred to a study undertaken by Reevoo (a provider of impartial product reviews, ratings and price comparison) called Bad Reviews are Good for Business, they found that “68% of consumers trust reviews more when they see both good and bad scores” and…

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Top 5 Business Data Cloud Storage Tips

Jan 27, ’12 3:53 PM

The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. Although you often pay a monthly fee for cloud storage, it still usually works out cheaper than buying physical hardware for data storage. 2. The cost of cloud storage covers the outlay of the…

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A Mini Guide to Business Insurance

Jan 27, ’12 7:00 AM

There are many different types of insurance cover that a business will need to look into, and some that are required by law. You can find a full listing and evaluation of these on online comparison sites like Money Supermarket. But here is a list of some of the main policies that should be considered…

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End of ARC’s or Automatically Renewable Contracts

Jan 26, ’12 2:28 PM

Ofcom’s ban on automatically renewable contracts (ARCs) or ‘rolling’ contracts came into effect on 31st December 2011. This means it is now unlawful for telecom providers to roll customers over onto a new contract without their permission. But what does this mean for small businesses? Simply, if you are a consumer or a business with…

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Collaborate to Accumulate

Jan 26, ’12 9:57 AM

There’s no denying times are tough for small business. Competition for customers is fierce, overhead costs are rising, and although there is much talk of ‘going global’ the reality is for many small enterprises the costs of breaking in to new markets are often prohibitive. Yet there is a way for small business to remain…

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Sometimes great customer service only needs to be easy and familiar

Jan 22, ’12 4:41 PM

We’ve all seen the news lately and heard of lots of large and small businesses closing down. No doubt, you’ve also seen the impact on your high street with both large and smaller, independent retailers shutting up shop. However, it’s important to realise that despite uncertainty in the economic environment, high levels of competition and…

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Online Marketing Tips for Small Businesses

Jan 20, ’12 2:28 PM

Every small business wants to emulate the success of the FTSE 100 companies‘ online marketing strategies. But as many SMEs have significantly smaller budgets they believe that these strategies are simply too expensive for them. Recent developments in marketing, such as social media and consumer driven marketing stunts, are however within reach for even the…

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Crowdfunding – could it work for your business?

Jan 18, ’12 7:21 PM

Crowdfunding is becoming an increasingly popular method for small businesses and social ventures to raise much needed funds.  The map below gives you some idea of the scale of growth in Crowdfunding over recent years.  Interestingly, the same source indicates that 46% of all UK Crowdfunding platforms were launched in 2011 alone, so with the…

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