THE attitude of the banks and concerns about market share are among the major issues facing small business support and lobby groups as they look ahead to the new year.
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HOW safe is 'safe'? The difficulties faced by certain banks, along with severe volatility in almost all asset classes, has shaken investor confidence and left question marks over just where to invest capital.
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A FORMER joiner has unlocked a new career that is really opening doors for him. Matt Rodger saw so many people lock themselves out of their home while he was working as a joiner for Wansbeck District Council in Northumberland, he decided to retrain as a locksmith after being made redundant.
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AS of October this year, brand owners now have another useful tool in their armoury if a company name is registered by a third party and is similar to their company name or trade mark (“brand”).
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TWO young entrepreneurs are mixing the world of professional and social networking with an online recruitment service for internet-savvy employers and jobseekers.
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AN environmental business set up to help companies manage the threat of asbestos in their buildings has been inundated with requests for training after a campaign to highlight the dangers of the substance.
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A DOG lover who became clinically depressed after a hit-and-run car accident has quit her high-pressure job to start a canine hydrotherapy business in Northumberland.
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IT’S that time of year again so why not turn it to your advantage and take the opportunity to remind your customers and contacts that you’ve enjoyed doing business with them?
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THE effect of the current turmoil in global financial markets on the value of pension scheme investments is of great concern to pension scheme employers, trustees and members.
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HOW I ... is a column in conjunction with the Entrepreneurs’ Forum that looks at the gems of advice shared by our top entrepreneurs on dealing with issues in their daily lives. Each column explores three different takes on an issue.
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