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How to Guide: Patents and Trademarks
After our recent news article on Online Patent Applications, we have had a number of requests for more detailed information on patents and trademarks. As you can now search and apply for trademarks and patents online, the process is easier than ever before, but can still be complicated for new users.So here is a brief look at what patents and trademarks are, and how you can apply for them; we have also updated our articles on the two subjects...
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Are Slow Responses to Emails Costing You Sales?
If your business receives queries by email, then you need to make sure that you respond to them quickly; otherwise, a new survey has found that you could be pushing your customers to your competitors.The 'Fasthosts Customer Service Email Study' found that the average British consumer is only willing to wait up to 24 hours for a reply, with one in five (19 per cent) abandoning their enquiry after only 12 hours...
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Are You Working Long Hours to Help Growth?
Small business owners and entrepreneurs are well known for working long hours to grow their business; but a new survey has shown that many are damaging their work-life balance by failing to take holidays and adequate breaks.
British entrepreneurs are clocking up over 47 hours every week, according to a survey into the work life-balance culture of Britain's small business managers...
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Accountants -Small Businesses' Unsung Heroes?
Running a business is not easy, and a new survey has found that a large number of small businesses get much more beneficial services from their accountant than just accountancy!
A survey from business software provider Sage has shown that over three-quarters of business owners (76 percent) feel that their relationship with their accountant is very important to the smooth running of their business.
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Free Banking for New Small Businesses
If you are starting, or have recently started a business; you may be interested to know that one of the UK’s major banks has launched a new start up offer with 2 years free business banking.
With business bank accounts you usually have to pay to deposit and withdraw money; but with the new account from Natwest these charges are free until the third year...
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Free Small Business Tools from BizHelp24
Running a small business is never easy; keeping on top of all the different areas of importance can be a challenge for even the most energetic entrepreneur.The good news is that we can offer some help with our free BizStart24 software for PC's. BizStart24 features over 40 letters and forms to make the running of your business quicker and easier.
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If you use, manufacture, import, or retail electrical goods then you may be aware of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 (WEEE), which have been delayed several times but are now law.The final part of the regulations came into force on 1st July alongside the smoking regulations; and if you have not found out already you must find out now whether you need to act.

If your business sells tobacco products (including vending machines and cigarette papers), then you must be prepared for the change in the minimum age for buying these products.From 1st October 2007, the minimum age for buying tobacco products will go up to 18 (from 16); and failure to follow the law could get your business into trouble.

Embracing Technology Can Help Your Business Grow Faster!

If your business is growing, then you may be interested in a survey by Cisco that shows just how much of an effect embracing technology can have. The survey polled more than 600 business and IT directors across the UK from various sized companies, and clearly highlights a relationship between strategic IT adoption and business success.

If your business has intellectual property and needs to file patents; then you will know how time consuming the process can be.
Happily, the UK Intellectual Property Office has launched a new online patent application service; which will speed up the process of filing patents, and hopefully make it less complicated.

Smoke Free Legislation - A Guide

If your business is in England and has its own premises or work vehicles then you need to make sure you are complying with the Smoke Free Regulations of July 1st 2007.To help your business comply with the law, we have produced an easy to understand guide on what you need to know about the Smoke Free rules.


The Number One Invoice Finance Company for Small Businesses
Improve Your Cashflow with Invoice Finance
Invoice finance is a quick and low cost way of improving the cashflow of your business. Here is a guide to what factoring and invoice discounting can do for your business.

Free Small Business Tools from BizHelp24

Running a small business is never easy; keeping on top of all the different areas of importance can be a challenge for even the most energetic entrepreneur.The good news is that we can offer some help with our free BizStart24 software for PC's. BizStart24 features over 40 letters and forms to make the running of your business quicker and easier.