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 		 11, March 2010  

Now Let's
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business
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Practical help and information for starting a small business:

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starting a new business


The First Steps

Tips for starting a new business, including choosing a company name, business bank accounts, tax basics, seeking professional advice and where to run your business from.

 

 

running a small business


Running your business

Information and tips on running a small business including managing your time, protecting your premises, office management, and growing and diversifying.

 


financial management for small business owners

Finance

Small business financial management including balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, tips on controlling cash flow, raising invoices, and general financial management.

legal help for small businesses

Legal

Getting the right legal advice, finding a solicitor, basic contract law, health and safety law, and general small business law.

attracting the crowds - marketing information for small business

Marketing

Effective ways of getting customers to come to you including marketing basics, researching your market, pricing, advertising, promotion and sales.

 

 

using technology effectively in a small business

Technology

Tips on using technology effectively including effective email use, diverting phone calls, office software, and IT and data security.

 

getting the right work life balance

Looking after yourself 

Running a small business can be stressful.  Here we take a look at why its important to take some time away from your business once in a while, and some ideas on how to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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