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Most recent resources added this week Sector Dispatch: Hotels, guest houses and B&Bs This issue covers the latest developments and challenges faced in this sector. View Dispatch eBay-style tendering is insane, says Federation Paul Jessop, chief executive of the Federation of Plastering and Drywall Contractors, said that it could compromise the quality of work. Read article Does your business stand out from the crowd? How do you demonstrate to prospects that you are the business for them, asks Andrew Ludlam. Well, first you need to stop talking about yourself. Read article From distress to success Mark Blayney, director of Turnaroundhelp Limited, explains to Bonnie Yuill how a turnaround service can help a business in distress to become stronger, leaner and more dynamic. Read article Twitter account management tool This free tool allows businesses using Twitter as part of their marketing activities to use it more easily by allowing multiple users to communicate. View tool View all new resources