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Accounts Made Easy
Information is the key to understanding the successes and failures of your business and the key to making appropriate business decisions to avoid future failures and capitalise on successes.
 
Getting Paid
When you keep your side of the bargain with a customer, it is only fair that they should keep theirs by paying you... and paying you on time. Sadly, as everyone in business knows, this doesn’t always happen.
 
Glossary of Business Terms
Understand those complicated business terms.
 
VAT: Zero Rated & Exempt Supplies
A list of zero rated and exempt supplies for VAT
 
How to Double the Effectiveness of Your Advertising
This message was written by the one of the UK's leading marketing Gurus, Drayton Bird. In it Drayton gives 24 ideas to double the power of your advertising. And it is a subject that he is uniquely qualified to talk about since his business, The Drayton Bird Partnership, handles direct mail and other marketing activities for clients that include Mercedes Benz, Gallaher Tobacco, Sodastream, Barclays Finance, and American Express. He is the author of "Commonsense Direct Marketing" - which is ...
 
Your 24 Hour Action Plan for Getting Where you Want to go
This guide sets out exactly what you need to do to start getting where you want to go in business and in life.
 
How to Add Value to Your Service
Becoming better value ie increasing value by cutting prices - or, more accurately, by reducing your perceived prices by more than you reduce your perceived benefits.
 
Winning Price Wars
When competitors cut their prices the temptation is, of course, to cut yours too. But that sort of behaviour can quickly turn into a price war. And while that might be good news for customers in the short run, unless you actually want to throw away your profits, it certainly won't be good news for you.
 
How to Make Yours the Most Profitable Business Card in Town
For years and years highly paid business gurus have been coming over from the USA telling us that our single most important marketing tools - our business cards - are, to put it politely, rubbish. You've probably been at one of their seminars when they ask everyone to hold up a business card… and then proceed to tell you why they are all pathetic.

And, even more annoyingly, they were probably right!
 
The Value of a Business & the Difference Systems can Make
Just follow the instructions to realise the true value of systems.
 
How to Write an Elevator Speech
Follow the key points to write a great elevator speech.
 
Headline Generator
How to write great headlines for your press releases and marketing material.
 
How to Cut Your Costs
Almost every business goes through the annual ritual of budgeting for, or forecasting, its sales and expenses over the next year. Unfortunately this ritual often misses a golden opportunity. Used properly, budgets are not only useful for monitoring performance, they can actually help to reduce costs.
 
How to Explode With Growth
Every business is made up of a series of processes that converts inputs into outputs. One of the keys to making your business more successful is to identify your most important processes, and then do everything you can to improve the conversion rate so that you get more output from every input. It's as simple, and as difficult, as that!
 
How to decide which non-core activities to outsource
Find out how to decide which core activities you should outsource
 
How to Get Your Bank to Say Yes!
Practical advice to help you get the money you need to run your business
 
How to Use Business Awards to Supercharge Your Profits
This report contains 22 tips for improving your chances of winning business awards and giving your business a powerful competitive edge.
 
Planning to Step Down From Your Business
Experience shows that the sooner you start planning for the day you are eventually going to step down from your business, the easier and more rewarding your departure will be. Through our work with hundreds of successful businesses we have discovered that answering these seven questions is an excellent way to kick-start the process of planning for a smooth and profitable exit.
 
How to Handle & Overcome Price Objections
The right ways to deal with price queries.
 
How to Promote Your Business for Pennies
There are many clever technical definitions of PR - but in essence it is the art of publicising your business at little or no financial cost. How? By harnessing the fact that newspapers and magazines need to fill their column inches with news as well as advertising.
 
Risk Assessment Calculator
How to evaluate risk in your business.
 
How to improve your success potential with the OWN matrix
Want to improve your success potential? Then download this document now.
 
How to Carry Out a SWOT Analysis
How to ask the right questions in your SWOT analysis.
 
The Secrets of Pricing for Profit
Economists claim that prices are set by markets. But they are wrong.

Prices are set by people running businesses. People like you. And they are among the most important decisions you will ever make. Get them right and you could be on the road to fame and fortune. But get them wrong and your business will be doomed to failure.
 
Unique Selling Proposition Generator
To be truly successful a business needs at least one Unique Selling Propositions ("USP"). It also needs to do everything possible to make sure that its USPs are recognised and understood by its customers.
 
Windows of Opportunity
Find out what your windows of opportunity are
 
Compare your business against the DTI's "Winning" report
The DTI's classic study Winning found that the best UK companies share five common characteristics. Use this checklist to discover what those key success factors are, how your business compares with them and what you can do about it.
 
Small Business Success
The Top 10 Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail (according to Michael Gerber)
 
Six Steps To Building Customer And Team Loyalty
An insider report to help build loyalty within a business
 
Why Are You In Business
An insider report looking at the ultimate mission of a business
 
How Fast Can A Business Grow And Survive
An insider report looking at the problems created by business growth
 
How To Measure And Improve Conversion Rates
An insider report on improving the rate of convrting sales meetings and phone calls into actual sales
 
Online Forms
 
TC603R
The Tax Credits notes and form for completing the 2004 annual review
 
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HM Revenue & Customs
 
64-8
Authorising your agent
 
CWF1
Becoming self employed and registering for National Insurance contributions and/or tax
 
CH2
Child benefit claim form
 
P11D(b)
Return of class 1a national insurance contributions due
 
P11DX
Dispensation for expenses payments and benefits in kind
 
P38s
Student employees
 
P46
Notice of new employee
 
P46: Car
Car provided for the private use of an employee or director
 
CT41G (New Company)
Corporation Tax - New Company Details
 
CT41G (Clubs)
Corporation tax - details of clubs, societies, voluntary associations and other similar bodies
 
VAT1
Application for registration
 
VAT2
Partnership details
 
VAT7
Application to cancel your VAT registration
 
VAT68
Request for transfer of a registration number
 
More HM Revenue & Customs forms
Click here to access more HM Revenue & Customs forms.
 
Companies House
 
AA01
Change of accounting reference date
 
AA02
Dormant Company Accounts (DCA)
 
AR01
Annual Return
 
AD02
Notification of single alternative inspection location (SAIL)
 
AD03
Change of location of the company records to the single alternative inspection location (SAIL)
 
AD04
Change of location of the company records to the registered office
 
AD01
Change of registered office address
 
AP01
Appointment of director
 
AP02
Appointment of corporate director
 
AP03
Appointment of secretary
 
AP04
Appointment of corporate secretary
 
TM01
Termination of appointment of director
 
TM02
Termination of appointment of secretary
 
CH01
Change of director's details
 
CH02
Change of corporate director's details
 
CH03
Change of secretary's details
 
CH04
Change of corporate secretary's details
 
DS01
Striking off application by a company
 
DS02
Withdrawal of striking off application by a company
 
IN01
Application to register a company
 
LQ01
Notice of appointment of an administrative receiver, receiver or manager
 
MG01
Particulars of a mortgage or charge
 
MG02
Statement of satisfaction in full or in part of mortgage or charge
 
Res CA2006
Special resolution on change of name
 
Written Res CA2006
Written special resolution on change of name
 
SH01
Return of allotment of shares
 
SH03
Return of purchase of own shares
 
SH06
Notice of cancellation of shares
 
SH08
Notice of name or other designation of class of shares
 
SH19 (644 &649)
Statement of capital (Section 644 & 649)
 
LL IN01
Application for the incorporation of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
 
LL AP01
Appointment of member of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
 
LL AP02
Appointment of corporate member of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
 
LL CH01
Change of details of a member of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
 
LL CH02
Change of details of a corporate member of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
 
LL TM01
Termination of appointment of member of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
 
LL AA01
Change of accounting reference date of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
 
LL AD01
Change of Registered Office Address of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
 
LL AD02
Notification of the single alternative inspection location (SAIL) of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
 
LL AD03
Change of location of the records to the single alternative inspection location (SAIL) of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
 
LL AR01
Annual Return of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
 
LL DE01
Notice of change of status of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
 
LL NM01
Notice of change of name of a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
 
LL DS01
Striking off application by a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
 
LL MG01
Particulars of a mortgage or charge created by a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
 
More Companies House forms
Click here to access more Companies House forms.
 
Publications
 
The E-Myth Revisited
A classic "must read"
 
The Richer Way
Key thoughts from one of Britain's rising entrepreneurial stars
 
True Professionalism
A must read for all professionals
 
Raving Fans
A superb little book on customer service
 
Against the Odds
Learn how and why Dyson refused to accept the self-limiting beliefs of his peers and competitors alike
 
Crowning the Customer
Feargal's message is "You can't do business sitting on your .....armchair!"
 
Gung Ho!
If you've read Ken Blanchard's "Raving Fans" book then here is the companion book on how to turn your employees into raving fans.
 
Inside the Magic Kingdom
Disney have their own way of doing things, and they only do the things that work well for them
 
Leadership & The One Minute Manager
Learn how to work smarter not harder using situational leadership
 
22 Immutable Laws of Marketing
To be successful at marketing you need to know the guidelines. These rules are fundamental to marketing
 
The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey
If your life is overwhelmed with problems created by other people, reading this book could change your life
 
The Professional's Guide to Value Pricing
Ron is a student of price theory. He believes that it is time we start to receive what our customers already believe that we are worth
 
The Secrets of Communication
Both of Peter's companies lead the UK field in corporate and personal development strategy. This book will give you some serious insights into how and why developing your communication skills is so crucial to your business
 
Secrets of Superstar Speakers
Gems from the likes of Anita Rodrick, Brian Tracy and others
 
Simply Brilliant: The Competitive Advantage of Common Sense
Using the old maxim of less is more
 
Who Moved My Cheese
An amazing way to deal with change in your work and in your life
 
Why Men Don't Listen & Why Women Don't Read Maps
Looks at the thoughts, attitudes, and emotions, in their very different ways, experienced by men and women
 
Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus
Learn how men and women communicate differently and how this affects their thinking
 
Why We Buy - The Science Of Shopping
A bestseller about the science of retailing based on years of detailed research. Essential reading for any retailing business
 
Extraordinary Guarantees
The first book to read when considering guarantees in your business. An often overlooked area that can dramatically improve results
 
Price Wars
A great read emphasising the importance of selling on value and not price
 
How To Sell Your Higher Price
A down to earth guide on how to sell on quality not price
 
How To Double Your Profits Within The Year
A down to earth guide to improving profits by getting small improvements in lots of areas
 
One Size Fits One
A comprehensive guide to cutomer (and employee) relationship building one person at a time
 
Whale Done!
Ken Blanchard's inspiring parable of how to create powerful team relationships all based on the techniques of whale training used at SeaWorld Orlando!
 
Personal Factsheets
 
Protecting Yourself Against ID Fraud
How can you protect yourself against ID fraud?
 
Charitable Giving in a Tax Efficient Way
Providing you are a taxpayer tax relief is available for donations to charities. The main method of giving is through the Gift Aid Scheme.
 
Understanding E-Jargon
Find out what all those wierd and wonderful terms mean
 
Your Home and Taxation
Many people rent out part of their home - whether to an individual or to a business. There are a number of tax implication of doing this which must be considered. Remember that tax relief on interest on loans to buy your home has now been abolished (ie MIRAS).
 
Tax Free Savings
We all like to pay as little tax as possible and here are some tax efficient ways to save money (and tax!). If you do not want the tax saved for yourself then you can always make a gift to a charity and possibly save even more tax.
 
Why do I need a Will? (English Law)
A common misconception is that you do not need a will because your spouse will inherit everything.
 
Market Information
 
RPIs
Historical retails price index
 
Exchange rates / interest rates / FTSE
Historical exchange rates / interest rates / FTSE
 
Rates & Allowances
 
Income Tax Rates
 
Income Tax Reliefs
 
Tax Credits
 
Pension Premiums
 
Car and Fuel Benefits
 
Mileage Allowance Payments
 
Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs)
 
Corporation Tax
 
Capital Allowances
 
Value Added Tax
 
Capital Gains Tax
 
Inheritance Tax
 
Stamp Duty & Stamp Duty Land Tax
 
National Insurance
 
Main Social Security Benefits
 
Signposting
 
Questionnaire
If you have used the services of a business within SignPosting, it would be very helpful if you could click and complete the questionnaire

 
Business Transfer Agency / Business For Sale
 
Adams & Co
Considering selling your business? Want to know what it's worth? Established in 1951 and now with an office in Plymouth covering Devon and Cornwall Adams & Co has built an enviable reputation selling successfully businesses of all types nationwide. We offer the widest exposure through our national network of computer linked offices and highly competitive terms. For a free assessment of the potential sale value of your business call 01752 493002
 
Beardsley Theobalds
We are a long established UK business transfer agency specialising in the industrial, commercial and service sectors. We have considerable experience in helping people buy and sell limited companies, partnerships and sole trader businesses. We offer a personal, professional and confidential service to vendors and buyers
 
Commercial Finance
 
Agora Commercial Finance Ltd
Need additional funding for your business? With the banks now placing many more restrictions upon the availability of finance the way in which you present your case could be critical. Agora Commercial Finance Ltd is a specialist and wholly independent commercial finance brokerage, highly skilled in the presentation of financing proposals on behalf of its clients. Based in Plymouth but operating throughout Devon and Cornwall all enquiries are welcome. Call 01752 405032 for a free assessment of your proposition
 
Insolvency Practitioner
 
Neville & Co
A local firm covering Cornwall, Devon & Somerset. Our aim is to assist businesses in financial difficulty in finding a solution to their problems which best preserves the business in whole or in part and saves the maximum number of jobs. We have two licensed Insolvency Practitioners with nearly 40 years experience between them. We offer a free initial meeting to anyone requiring advice. Tel: 01752 672288.
 
Holiday Cottage - Cornwall
 
A delightful self catering Cornish holiday home for two located in the beautiful Tamar Valley on the border of Cornwall and Devon. Ideally placed to explore both counties with extensive country views and off-road parking. Only 10 minutes walk to Gunnislake Station from where trains run direct to Plymouth on the scenic Tamar Valley Line. Cottage is spacious and well furnished. Well behaved dogs are welcome. For more details and how to book, see attached brochure.
 
Insurance Brokers
 
Haines Wallace Commercial Business Insurance Brokers
As Commercial Insurance brokers we undertake a detailed assessment of your business, identifying risks and your insurance requirements. We will make recommendations and obtain insurers very best terms.We also pride ourselves on ensuring that, should you need to make a claim, everything possible will be done to resolve matters quickly and efficiently
 
Roofing & Maintenance
 
StormForce - Telephone 0845 0719201
Our team of skilled tradesmen deal with all forms of roofing; slating, tiling, flat roofing, cladding and lead work, and are trained via the CITB to achieve NVQ qualifications. Our customer base includes Ivybridge Community College, Lipson C.C., Plymouth College, Manadon Vale Primary School, Mansell Construction Services, Kier FM & Western, ROK, Morgan Ashurst & Atkins and HM Court Service. Customer feedback includes; "They went the extra mile for customer satisfaction" and "We look forward to working with you again"....
 
Solicitors
 
Bright LLP
Bright LLP is a client-led commercial law firm that competes with the best by listening to clients, developing relationships and delivering excellent service. Our competative and flexible rates make top quality legal services available to all businesses in the South West through our team of highly experienced legal professionals
 
Tourist Attraction
 
Pennywell Farm & Wildlife Centre
Pennywell Farm is an award winning Tourist attraction where you can treat your family to the best day out in Devon. There are up to 20 hands on activities, shows and displays every day, all included in the admission price you won't waste a single minute! All the Pennywell animals love to be cuddled, come and find your favourite. There is something new every half an hour, listen for the bell!
 
Wills
 
The Will Centre Limited
The Will Centre offers the following services; Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Funeral Plans, Inheritance Tax, Court Protection and Probate. Appointments can take place at Marc Lawson & Co Ltd, The Will Centre, your workplace or at your home at a time to suit you. Home visits include evening and weekends, often at no extra charge. The Will Centre team of Alan, Barry, Mandy and Ray offer a personal, friendly and plain english approach to estate planning.
 
 
PayLessTax Newsletter
 
This powerful newsletter will keep you informed of changes in tax rules, highlight tax traps and advise you of possible tax saving opportunities
 
PayLessTax - Summer 2010
In this edition: -
Government talk of simplying the Tax System
Online statements
Save tax with advanced tax planning
Ensure your children max out
Review your business structure reguarly
Fuel rates for company cars increase from 1st June 2010
Tax savings could fund University
National Minimum Wage rates increase in October
All is not lost on death
When a mobile phone starts to cost
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
More than one phone
Furnished Holiday Letting rules with us a little longer
Hangin' on the telephone
We can help
 
PayLessTax - Emergency Budget 2010
In this edition: -
George says "The country has overspent; it has not been under-taxed"
Company Tax Rates to fall
Annual Investment Allowance to reduce
Capital Allowances rates to decrease
VAT rate to increase in January 2011
New Capital Gains Tax rate
Entrepreneurs Relief increases
We can help
 
In this edition: -
Where did you hide the tax rises Darling
61% personal tax for the foreseeable future!
High earners will suffer on their pension contributions
Inheritance tax limit frozen
Investment limits for Individual Savings Accounts (ISA's) increase
Entrepreneur's relief doubles from 6th April 2010
Stamp Duty Land Tax - the good and the bad
Increased penalties for offshore tax evasion
Annual Investment Allowance doubled
Company tax rates remain unchanged until 2011
First Year Allowances for zero carbon vans
Benefits in kind for zero emission vehicles and low emission cars
Other issues ...
 
In this edition: -
Act now to avoid higher tax bills
Plan pension contributions
Reduce the P11D burden
Couples can save tax on rental property
Extract profits tax free or for little tax
Donated to charity?
VAT - Make life simpler
HMRC scan email examples
Save tax on your investments
31st March disclosure opportunity for doctors
Online filing of VAT returns
Furnished holiday accommodation
National minimum wage rates increased in October
Separation, divorce and tax
Mileage allowance payments/authorised mileage rates
Paying PAYE on time
Guidance on tax enquiries
We can help
 
In this edition: -
It's now the law Darling!
Take care with dividends
New disclosure opportunity
Save tax on your second property
Pension problems for high incomes
Consider your national insurance top up
VAT changes!
National mininum wage rates increase in October
Get your capital gains tax back
Watch the VAT trap when registering
Don't overpay inheritance tax
Save tax and party
We can help
 
In this edition: -
UK tax system under construction
Best practice employee - Remuneration & Rewards
Take money out of your company with no tax - Part 3
Be careful with salary sacrifices and pensions
Don't rely on the HMRC helpline
Discretionary Will Trusts still useful
Fuel rates for company cars change from 1st July 2009
The good and bad for furnished holiday homes
VAT: Changes in fuel scale charges
VAT: Fuel scale: Calculating whether scale charge is the best method of reclaiming VAT
Advisory subsistence rates
 
In this edition: -
The sun shone while Darling announced tax and borrowing increases!
Company tax rates remain unchanged
The Scope for enhanced capital allowances widened
Top rate of personal tax 61%!
Losses carry back extended
Temporary u-turn on first year capital allowances
Company car tax to change in 2011
Name and shame deliberate tax defaulters
Capital allowances on cars bought by the business change
No mention of income shifting, but disposing of income streams are taxable
Investment limits for ISA's increase
EIS carry back rules relaxed
Stamp Duty on residential property extended ...
 
In this edition: -
Action before 6 April could save tax!
Donated to Charity?
Business Payment Support Scheme: what every business owner needs to know
VAT - Don't ignore the impact on your business
Company vans
Use your company to pay your pension
Reduce the P11D burden
Take money out of your company with no tax
Putting your investments in order could save tax
Save tax on your investments
Cheap clothes
 
In this edition: -
Behind the pre-budget report
Watch the redundancy minefield
HMRC penalty charges
Survive the credit crunch!
Reduce recent capital gains tax bills!
Do you want to save national insurance?
Sharing out jointly owed property
Reclaim statutory pay
Retain your key employees
You can rely on the Revenue to repay!
Selling up?
Don't forget to party!
 
In this edition: -
Tax savings become more important in credit crunch!
Entrepreneur's relief saves the day! Or does it?
Helping out your employees
Does your business invest in equipment and plant each year?
Reclaim the VAT on mileage payments!
A review of your business structure could save thousands!
Three late payments of CIS/pay as you earn (PAYE) in a year, or other tax compliance breaches could lead to a withdrawal of gross status
Shattering the tax myths - money overseas is tax free
How tax efficient are your ...
 
In this edition: -
Are you planning to save tax?
Have you sold a Spanish property?
Fuel rates for company cars increase from 1 July 2008
Investments can seriously affect your tax bill!
Bought a second home?
Claim your VAT here!
Shattering the tax myths - Letting to lodgers is tax-free
Take money from your company tax efficiently
Trusts planning window closing
Is the first £30,000 of your redundancy package tax-free?
Consider cash accounting
We can help
 
In this edition: -
More u turns, or just on his magic roundabout?
Homeworkers tax free rate increases!
Get tax back on recent Capital Gains!
Penalties - HM Revenue & Customs given licence to print money
Don't ignore pensions
Tips on how to avoid late filing penalties
Plan ahead if you own personally your business premises
Shatting the tax myths - I don't pay tax in the year I move abroad
Reclaim VAT on building your own home
Plan your exit well
Rewarding employees tax efficiently
Fuel allowance
 
In this edition: -
Beer and wine cost more, but basic rate tax falls to 20%!
Budget deja vu on company rate changes
Annual investment allowance welcome news for small businesses
Capital allowance complications offer significant potential savings
Controversial income shifting rules delayed for a year
Invest more and get more tax back!
Tax savings on green company cars extended
VAT registration and deregistration limits increase
Capital gains tax changes are still to go ahead
Investment limits for Individual Savings Accounts (ISA's) increased
Non domiciles to face £30,000 levy
Basic rate tax ...
 
In this edition: -
Alistair Darling's compromise not enough!
The new relief
Who should act before 6 April 2008!
 
In this edition: -
Action before 6 April can save tax!
Get tax back on your investments!
Donated to Charity?
Putting your invstments in order can save tax!
Max out your ISA
Use the losses on shares
The Clock is ticking for business, land and property owners
Buying new plant for your business?
Have you made the most of your pension?
Company vans
Company cars
Shattering the tax myths - Mortgage repayments can wipe out the tax bill on my rental property?
Reduce the P11D burder
Get tax back on business premises!
Taking dividends?
 
Inheritance tax for married couples/civil partners ("couples")
Main impact of Pre-Budget October 2007
 
In this edition: -
Mixed blessing capital gains tax u turn!
Inheritance tax planning still very much alive!
Save tax on entertaining!
Save tax on taking money out of your company!
Are you undertaking investments in your company?
 
In this edition: -
Want to help your children through University and save tax!
Current reviews could result in increased taxes for business owners!
Income tax charge could catch you out!
Buy to let - beware of the financial pitfall!
Fuel rates for company cars increase from 1 August 2007
Protecting against HMRC investigations
 
Main impact of Pre-Budget October 2007
 
In this edition:
Major tax changes announced
Changes to VAT road fuel scale charges
HMRC frozen out in Arctic!!!
Shattering the tax myths
Your pub saves you tax!
Rewarding key employees on the sale of the company
 
In this edition: -
Maximise tax relief on business property
Separation and divorce - tax traps!
HMRC wake up to self employed working from home
Tax protection before October 2007!
The problem with training costs
Two family properties are a tax problem
VAT - Make your life simpler
VAT - Update re. registration limit
VAT - Update re. fuel scale charge
VAT - Businesses may be caught in the fight against fraud
Stamp duty on land tax changes
 
In this edition: -
Savings that save tax!
Organise your investments to save tax
Save tax on rental property
Buying new plant for your business
Company vans
Company cars
VAT - Make your life simpler
Reduce the P11D burden
Starting a new business
 
In this edition: -
"Iheritance tax is theft"
Revenue watch eBay
Child care: How to save tax for your business and your employees
Moving business premises
Helping your kids through University
Too much cash can create a big tax bill
 
Profit Builder Newsletter
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -

10 Strategies For Getting Paid On Time
Customer Service And Tradespeople - You're Kidding, Right!
How to Write a Media Release That Gets Noticed
Balancing The (Personal) Books
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -

Small Business Spending Strategies For Tough Times
How PR Keeps Business Growing When Cash Isn’t Flowing
Is There A Role For Performance Appraisal in SMEs?
HR Tips - Motivation
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
Building The Less-Paper Office
Keeping Down Payroll
Keep Your PC At Peak Performance - Managing Software
Safety - Big Risk For Small Business
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
What Lies Behind - Making Use Of Your Website's Customer Information Gathering Capability
Hard Times Increase The Likelihood Of Theft By Employees
Keep Your PC At Peak Performance - Managing Your Computer
10 Ways To Trim Your IT Budget
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
Make Buying From Your Website Easy
Time IS Money - So Get The Best Return On Your Investment
Discounting Is Dangerous
The Power of Numbers: Profitability Ratios
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
Handling Customers And Suppliers Through A Downturn
Break-Even Analysis: A Simple High-Value Tool For Business Owners
Don't Become An IT Disaster Statistic
7 Tips For Getting Your Email Newsletter Delivered And Read
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
The Kindness of Strangers - Or, All About Peer-To-Peer Borrowing
How to 'Fire' Bad Customers
Keep Customers Coming Back
Small Ticket Cost Cuts Add Up
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
Learn The Lessons Of Franchising Success
Listen Up - Learning From Employee Success
Avoid Budget Blowouts
Private Use of Company Computers Puts Your Business At Risk
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
Recorded Product Demos - Make Product Come Alive
Ask Not What You Can Do For Your Accountant...
Someone Stole... My Business!
Tips For Writing An Employee Handbook
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
Three Keys To Maintaining A Good Relationship With Suppliers
Small Business Uses For Blogs And Wikis
Finding Your Niche
Creative Techniques For Product Naming
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
A Wrap
Drumming Up Business During Slow Times
Making Your Cash Work For You
Sketching Out The Competitive Landscape
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
Got The Payroll Blues? - Outsourcing Could Be The Solution
Write A Recruitment Ad That Works
Ten Great Reasons To Use Incentives
Creating A Website That Makes Your Business Fly
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
Good Workplace Design Improves Productivity
What Employers Want
Does Social Networking Pose a Threat to your Business
Dealing with Disaster
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
Improving Productivity Starts With Improving Management
Talking To The Unhappy Customer
Brainstorming YOur Way To Innovation
Protect Yourself From Invoice Scams
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
Make Buying From Your Website Easy
Time IS Money - So Get The Best Return On Your Investment
Discounting Is Dangerous
The Power of Numbers: Profitability Ratios
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
Growing Pains: The Perils of Unplanned Expansion
The Power of Numbers: Efficiency Ratios
Play It Safe with your Home-Based Employees
Helping Customers Online
 
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This Month's Articles Include: -
Hire Winners - And Then Let Them Win
Experimentation Is Critical To High Performance
Back To Basics : The 4 Ways To Grow Your Business
Office Humor: Signs You Are Bored at Work
Quarterly Record Keeping Checklist
Critical Success Factors
Who Could You Have A Strategic Partnership With?
The Basics: What Is An Offer?
 
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4 C’s For Strong Positioning
Don’t be one of those companies that try to be too much to too many
Improving Your Power On The Web
Making Trade Shows Work For You
Satisfied Employees Equals Satisfied Customers
Break Even At First—Generate Super Profits Later
Managing The Crisis You Tried To Prevent
5 Suggestions For How To Handle Criticism
Office Humor: Actual Business Signs
 
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This Month's Articles Include: -
Rules Can Serve As A Foundation For Your Business
Four Elements Of A Strong Sales Letter
Viral Marketing—Word of Mouth To The Max
Sharing The Vision
Delighting Your Customers With WOW Service
Say Thanks! To Your Team
It’s Not Really About The Pickles
Moving Customers From Dissatisfied to Satisfied
Humor
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
Superior Customer Service Is Always Desirable
The Five Minute Stress Buster
Controlling Expenses To Control Cash Flow
Don’t Forget, You Need To Ask For The Order
How To Boost Traffic To Your Website
Developing Your Branding
Building A Productive Team Through Communication
Like Everyone Else, Customers Want The Truth
 
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This Month's Articles Include: -
A simple approach to measuring your success
Key frustrations
Creating personal business plans
Simulation: growing in popularity
Checklist for success
Getting your people involved
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
The ‘Danger of Logic’ Can Stifle Creativity
What Motivates YOUR Sales Force?
What’s In It For Me?
‘Til Further Notice – Locking In Sales Advance
The Ins and Outs Of Hiring A Business Consultant
About Our Consulting Services
 
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This Month's Articles Include: -
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
Project Management By Key Team Members
Guarantee Fundamentals
What Does A Productive Team Look Like?
Fostering Open Communication Is Motivational
Defining Key Performance Indicators
Logo’s And The Corporate Identity
 
Your guide to a more profitable business

This Month's Articles Include: -
Why Isn’t Your Sales Team Out There Selling?
There’s More To Promotion Than Just Advertising
Teamwork – Getting Everyone To Pull In The Same Direction
When The Big Store Moves In Up The Street
 
Beat The Recession
 
Beat The Recession Video Links
 
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