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Mompreneurs: working mothers setting up small businesses..

Posted Monday, August 04, 2008 10:41 AM by Microsoft Small Business
Don't you just love the term mompreneur? We promise we haven't made this up - it stems of course, from the good old USA. I guess here in the UK we'd say Mumpreneurs instead, but that sounds a bit grumpy. Anyone got any alternative suggestions? Along with Read More...
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Running a slow-growth small business

Posted Monday, July 28, 2008 2:40 PM by Microsoft Small Business
Not everyone wants to create a million-pound business. A significant number of small business owners don't want to grow too big, they want to do what they're good at and earn a decent wage and at the same time, enjoy a balanced and fulfilling work/life Read More...
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Small Business goes Northwest

Posted Thursday, July 24, 2008 3:18 PM by Microsoft Small Business
Microsoft is keen to get closer to its small business customers to provide more specific, relevant and above all - local resources. So as a pilot, we've launched a Northwest Small Business site , offering access to local business organisations, including Read More...
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Married to the business

Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:30 AM by Microsoft Small Business
According to a Barclays Local Business report , small business owners plan to stay in business longer than the span of an average marriage. Now I'm not sure whether this is naive, reassuring, a sad indictment of our times, or evidence of a true British Read More...
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Buying a business? Get advice from Small Business+

Posted Monday, April 28, 2008 2:27 PM by Microsoft Small Business
The Small Business+ section of the Microsoft Small Business Centre has exclusive offers, useful online tools, in-depth business advice and training alongside demos of the latest Microsoft software and tailored support options - all absolutely free and Read More...
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Some light relief

Posted Thursday, April 17, 2008 1:30 PM by Microsoft Small Business
As a counter-weight to depressing economic news (although how often have you heard the powers that be say something like "everything is going fantastically well. Business rates are down, orders are streaming in across all industry sectors, and there's Read More...
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Business IT guides

Posted Wednesday, April 09, 2008 1:42 PM by Microsoft Small Business
We've teamed up with the Business IT Guide to offer useful, impartial advice on using IT to help your business. You'll find their guides throughout the Small Business Centre , covering topics such as Making Demos Online , Securing Your Data, and Getting Read More...
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Biggest financing mistakes by first-time entrepreneurs

Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2008 10:59 AM by Microsoft Small Business
To use an American phrase - ‘Cash is the gas that keeps every entrepreneurial engine running'. When companies run out of cash from investors, lenders, or customers - they go out of business. It's that simple. This makes the person managing your finances Read More...
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Women - get ready to be inspired

Posted Monday, March 03, 2008 10:03 AM by Microsoft Small Business
Female entrepreneurs in Scotland are invited to attend a unique event allowing them to learn from some of the UK's most successful businesswomen. The everywoman Conference Scotland features presentations and workshops led by women with a proven track Read More...
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UK economy at risk of recession

Posted Wednesday, February 27, 2008 11:42 AM by Microsoft Small Business
A recent Deloitte Economic Review suggests that the UK economy is set to experience its weakest period of growth in 15 years and that there is a real risk of recession. The CBI is also forecasting a tough year as British businesses grapples with the global Read More...
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Can technology solve your business problem?

Posted Tuesday, February 05, 2008 9:34 AM by Microsoft Small Business
Put your question to our ' Ask the Experts ' panel. The right technology can add significant value to your small business - even a simple desktop PC can work wonders on your marketing, cashflow management, or even just your image. Through the Microsoft Read More...
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How long would your business last without IT?

Posted Thursday, January 24, 2008 12:43 PM by Microsoft Small Business
Somewhat scarily, Gartner says that a week without IT would collapse most firms. Apparently, business continuity and disaster recovery plans are not looking far enough ahead. We're not just talking security breaches here, but have you thought about what Read More...
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