Newsletter #153 - Community Banks gaining momentum, How to keep winning clients during a recession, Making your business more efficient, Simple rules to follow when creating a business plan, Public Liability Insurance
[December 18, 2008] Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; Community Banks gaining momentum, How to keep winning clients during a recession, Making your business more efficient, Simple rules to follow when creating a business plan, Public Liability Insurance - Is your business covered? and much more [In Newsletter]

Business owners lose faith in Gordon Brown's leadership
[December 18, 2008] The number of business owners who feel "better" today under Gordon Brown's leadership compared to when he first came to power has fallen through the floor as the realities of the recession become more apparent and faith in the PM fades away. [In Latest News]

Entries open for 2009 UK Enterprise Awards
[December 16, 2008] Entries are now open for the 2009 UK Enterprise Awards - aimed at individuals and organisations who provide support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. [In Events]

Dragon urges small businesses not to shy away from networking
[December 12, 2008] Despite most small business owners being well aware of the importance of networking during a downturn, over 80% have reduced the amount of time they spend at networking events for fear of being away from the office for too long. [In Latest News]

Newsletter #152 - Thousands of businesses asking HMRC for more time to pay tax bills, Make it harder for customers to walk away, Give your business a financial health check, Guide to successful risk assessment and credit control, How to deal with stress
[December 11, 2008] Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; Thousands of businesses asking HMRC for more time to pay tax bills, Make it harder for customers to walk away, Give your business a financial health check, Guide to successful risk assessment and credit management, How to deal with stress and much more [In Newsletter]

BCC annual awards 2009 - more details on the winners
[December 11, 2008] Following the recently held British Chambers of Commerce Annual Awards 2008, we have posted further details about the winners which include a company hired to build the driving range for the 2010 Ryder Cup! [In Events]

Number of business failures set to surge in 2009
[December 10, 2008] The number of UK business failures is predicted to increase by almost 50% next year according to a report from a leading accountancy firm. [In Latest News]

"Hidden Economy" - HMRC faces big challenge catching tax dodgers
[December 10, 2008] A new report published yesterday by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee reveals the big challenge ahead for HMRC in tackling the hidden economy and non payment of tax by individuals or businesses, according to a leading accountancy body. [In Latest News]

A good spouse can be priceless when it comes to business success
[December 8, 2008] New research suggests that having a supportive spouse can make all the difference when it comes to business success or failure. [In Latest News]

Newsletter #151 - Bank of Essex, How to get your point across to your audience, Test and measure for marketing success, How to stay organised, VAT rate reduction to 15% - practical tips for businesses
[December 3, 2008] Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; Bank of Essex, How to get your point across to your audience, Test and measure for marketing success, How to stay organised, VAT rate reduction to 15% - practical tips for businesses and much more [In Newsletter]

Pre-"crunch" statistics show record number of startups last year
[December 2, 2008] The latest Government statistics show that the number of VAT-registered enterprises grew by 3% during 2007, reaching over 2 million by the start of 2008. [In Business Statistics]

As "Dragon" eyes up Woolies, what lessons can be learned by small business owners?
[December 1, 2008] As a number of interested parties, including Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis are thought to be eyeing up parts of the fallen retailer Woolworths, what can small business owners do to ensure their survival during the economic downturn? [In Latest News]

Newsletter #150 - Pre-Budget Report 2008, How to build a DIY digital marketing plan, Ensure business success with good money habits, Guide to the redundancy procedure for small companies, Jail threat if you allow staff to be hurt in 2009
[November 26, 2008] Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; Pre-Budget Report 2008, How to build a DIY digital marketing plan, Ensure business success with good money habits, Guide to the redundancy procedure for small companies, 20 Essential international body language tips, Jail threat if you allow staff to be hurt in 2009 and much more [In Newsletter]

Newsletter #149 - Websites help small businesses to increase sales, Classic website design mistakes you must avoid, How to find good keywords, Beat the recession with 10 new marketing activities, How to succeed as an independent consultant
[November 19, 2008] Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; Websites help small businesses to increase sales, Classic website design mistakes you must avoid, How to find good keywords, Beat the recession with 10 new marketing activities, How to succeed as an independent consultant and much more [In Newsletter]

UK's small business owners work half a billion hours a year
[November 13, 2008] Small business entrepreneurs in the UK are chalking up more than half a billion man hours worth £1,046 billion to the UK economy every year, a study conducted for business insurer Hiscox reveals. [In Latest News]

Newsletter #148 - How to get press coverage for your business, 10 tips to improve the efficiency of your business, Bootstrapping your way to success, Top tips to manage bad debts and increase cash flow, Business insurance for the self-employed
[November 12, 2008] Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; How to get press coverage for your business, 10 tips to improve the efficiency of your business, Bootstrapping your way to success, Top tips to manage bad debts and increase cash flow, Business insurance for the self-employed and much more [In Newsletter]

Dragons' Den panellists - how would they do at Top Trumps?
[November 12, 2008] Viewers of the Dragons' Den will have strong views about the panellists who dish out advice to would-be entrepreneurs. In the spirit of fun, here are the biographies of the Dragons - done in the style of Top Trumps. [In Latest News]

Businesses hope to benefit from dramatic BoE interest rate cut
[November 6, 2008] At midday, the Bank of England surprised even the optimists by slashing interest rates by 1.5 percentage points. The base rate now stands at 3%, the lowest for over fifty years, raising hopes that small businesses may receive some much needed relief. [In Latest News]

Newsletter #147 - Why Obama's victory is being celebrated in Edinburgh, Communicating during the redundancy process, Guide to the main HMRC payroll forms, Satellite broadband access, How to effectively market your small business online
[November 5, 2008] Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; Why Obama's victory is being celebrated in Edinburgh, Why communication is important during the redundancy process, Guide to the main HMRC payroll forms, Satellite broadband access, How to effectively market your small business online, Pay per click advertising for small businesses and much more [In Newsletter]

Big is Bust, Micro is Mega - How the Government can help small business through the "crunch"
[November 5, 2008] Tony Robinson OBE and founder of SFED, tells Bytestart readers how the Government can help small businesses through the credit crunch. [In Latest News]

Christmas parties canned as employers forced to turn into "Scrooge" this year
[October 31, 2008] With the economic downturn now firmly upon us, research from the leading employment law firm in the UK suggests that the vast majority of employers are planning to ditch their Christmas party to save costs. [In Latest News]

Zoologist turned micro-brewer scoops Rural Entrepreneur award
[October 31, 2008] A 28 year old zoologist has scooped the 2008 Young Rural Entrepreneur of the Year award following the success of his micro-brewery business in Northumberland. [In Latest News]

Newsletter #146 - Credit crunch overload, Improve your sales, 5 marketing essentials to head off a drop in sales, Recruitment tips, Keeping the right employment records, Business insurances your business must have
[October 29, 2008] Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; Improve your sales by understanding the numbers, 5 marketing essentials to head off a drop in sales, Recruitment tips, What records are employers required to keep by law?, Business insurances your business must have and much more [In Newsletter]

Newsletter #145 - The £350 Million small business insult, 10 steps to increase your website sales, Turn the credit crunch into a powerful sales tool, Why we fear selling and how you can overcome it, Guide to new flexible working laws for small companies
[October 23, 2008] Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; The £350 Million small business insult, 10 steps to increase your website sales, Turn the credit crunch into a powerful sales tool, Why we fear selling and how you can overcome it, Guide to new flexible working laws for small companies, Who are the best mobile broadband providers?, Small businesses urged to credit check customers and much more [In Newsletter]