Customer Opinions -Could They Boost Your Online Sales?
If your business sells online then you should be aware of the benefits that customer reviews can bring; and even if you do not sell online, you could still benefit from the opinions of customers.A new study has found that online retailers are increasingly using reviews and other user generated content (UGC) to increase sales and customer satisfaction.

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.

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[Our free offer has been extended due to high demand, take advantage now before the site moves to paid listings!]As a valued BizHelp24 subscriber you have been invited to submit your business or service to our new Business Finder site. This new site will help to promote your business to thousands of potential customers.
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Are You Letting Bad Expenses Claims Cost You Money?
Many businesses run up expenses during their day to day operations, from fuel costs, to dinners and hotel costs; there are plenty of places where expenses costs can mount up. However, far too many businesses are accepting bad or even fraudulent claims, and spending money that they don’t need to.

Is Being a Small Business Owner Overstretching Your Time?
If you run your own small business, you know just how much hard work it can be. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy task, and you can easily find yourself spending more and more time working to get things done.
If you are finding yourself overstretched by your business, you may be interested in applying for a new TV series...

Small Businesses Leading the Way with Social Responsibility
As someone with an interest in a small business, you know how important it can be to be a part of the local community; and new research shows that small businesses are leading the way in demonstrating Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in their local areas. The Tenon Forum, has found that nearly three quarters (71 per cent) of UK entrepreneurs say that supporting their local community is good for business...

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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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As a valued BizHelp24 subscriber you have been invited to submit your business or service to our new Business Finder site. This new site will help to promote your business to thousands of potential customers.
In order for the Business Finder to become one of the most useful business directories we are asking BizHelp24 subscribers to get their products and services listed before we open to all businesses.
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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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Struggling to Hold onto Staff? - Improve Your Training and Recruitment

If your business struggles to hold onto talented staff, then you are certainly not in the minority. A survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has found that almost 80% of companies struggled to hang on to their staff in 2006.There are initiatives that can help businesses overcome recruitment difficulties...


Are Personal Phone Calls Costing You Money?

Small businesses in the UK are spending around £400 million a year on personal calls made by employees on company phones and mobiles according to new research.Convenience and availability means that mobile phone use - even while sitting at their desk - has become the norm for many people...


Are You Missing Out on Online Opportunities?

Small business, the backbone of the UK economy, is lagging behind bigger enterprise when it comes to gaining commercial benefit from the internet according to new research from UK Online.The study reveals that a staggering two thirds of small businesses with 1-10 employees are still doing business without an internet connection, email or website.


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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.

Annual Leave – Be Ready for New Rules

If employees in your business receive less than 28 days holiday then you need to be aware of changes that are coming into force soon.
Six million workers in Britain will soon be entitled to up to eight extra days annual holiday with the first four coming in October this year.


Are Your Ladders Safe? - Take Part in a Ladder Exchange

Thousands of small businesses use ladders, whether as part of their work, or simply to get things from high places (e.g.: in a warehouse)! However, nearly 100 people fall off a ladder at work each month, and suffer serious injuries costing the economy £60 million each year.


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.