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Financial fitness jargon buster – What’s the difference between an accountant and a bookkeeper and when should you use one?

by Johnny Martin on May 23, 2013

The great advantage of using accounting software like QuickBooks is that it makes it easy to stay on top of your business finances.  However, for most businesses, expert accounting help …

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Business support – have your say and tell BIS what you think

by Editor, Small Business Britain on May 22, 2013

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is currently reviewing its strategy for business support and is calling for your feedback! BIS is aiming to make it easier to …

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Time to reconsider Google+? How Google+ could work for your small business

by Emma Cossey on May 21, 2013

Last week was a big week for Google+. Google’s social network has undergone a big revamp, with improvements to its photo service, the layout and a brand new app for …

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Infographic: What every creative person with a product or service needs to know

by Editor, Small Business Britain on May 20, 2013

We know that lots of our readers are creative, including photographers, crafters, musicians and more. This fun infographic from Red Lemon Club highlights some of the key issues associated with …

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Video: See how QuickBooks simplifies the business of life all around the world

by Editor, Small Business Britain on May 16, 2013

We understand that it’s unlikely you started a business because you were excited about organising finances (unless you’re an accountant of course!). See how QuickBooks helps small business owners around …

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Your first year in business: A survival guide

by Editor, Small Business Britain on May 14, 2013

Starting a small business can be extremely rewarding – research from the Federation for Small Businesses finds that satisfaction levels of owners/managers/employees in small firms are much higher than those …

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Financial fitness checklist: Keeping your business strategy on track

by Johnny Martin on May 9, 2013

A very successful MD I know told me: “I don’t do strategy – I do sales!”  And in a sense he is right – the number one job of every …

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How to stay productive when you’re on the move

by Editor, Small Business Britain on April 29, 2013

Travelling for business is unavoidable sometimes and for many small businesses, it’s a key part of they do.  However, you’ll want to keep the day-to-day wheels of business turning while …

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Email

Checklist: How to get your emails opened and shared

by Emma Cossey on April 23, 2013

We all know that email has completely transformed how we communicate, helping us save money and time and communicate better with clients and potential customers. However, being able to email …

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Johnny Martin

Financial fitness workout – Guide to choosing your legal business structure

by Johnny Martin on April 19, 2013

One of the first decisions you will be confronted with when running your business is whether you should form a limited company or not – but the “not” route has …

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De-stress your next year-end by taking action now

by Johnny Martin on April 12, 2013

A recent survey commissioned by British Gas has highlighted how concerned and unprepared many small business owners are when it comes to tax year-end. The research found that: 27% fear …

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Six mistakes I learned from during my first two years in business

by John MacLeod on April 9, 2013

Thinking about writing a blog on my business gave me a real opportunity to consider what people might find most interesting and useful about my experience as a business owner. …

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