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02/09/20101. Source a good financial team If you do not feel confident in the area of finance it is really important that you find people you trust. You... -
02/09/2010When economic conditions deteriorate, small businesses can be the most vulnerable. However, it is not usually lack of profitability that... -
02/09/2010Why do companies need insurance? The majority of businesses will require some sort of business insurance policy. The cover you take out depends... -
02/09/2010When you are focused on running a business, it is easy to ignore the possibility of something happening to stop you earning income and your... -
02/09/2010Controlling Costs Your chartered accountant can help you to draw up a realistic budget and show you how to get the necessary information from... -
02/09/2010Understand your customer. Why do they buy from you. What is it about your product or service that makes them choose you over the... -
02/09/2010Inevitably you will need more finance than you first assumed, so a good rule of thumb is to factor in percentage 'fat' into your... -
02/09/2010A good way of reminding yourself how banks make lending decisions is to remember cocktails, specifically Campari and Ice! C = Character. Does... -
02/09/2010You Lose Your Focus For those who enjoy dynamic environments and the cut and thrust of being in a busy office, working from home may not be... -
02/09/2010With the burgeoning of the Internet and the introduction of other sales and marketing techniques and channels, there is still no substitute for...
