As a subscriber to the Better Business Adviser you will also receive regular copies of the Better Business magazine.
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Biggest small business concerns in 2010 - In March this year the published of Better Business asked its various small business subscribers to identify the issues that are causing them the most concern in the year ahead. The results were not quite what we were expecting.
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Assessing health and safety risks - All businesses are required by law to assess the risks to the health and safety of anyone who may be affected by their work activities, including employees, customers and visitors. A risk assessment involved a careful analysis of anything in a workplace that could potentially cause harm.
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Playing music on your premises - Most non-domestic premises where copyrighted music is played need a Performing Right Society (PRS) licence, and the owner or proprietor of the premises is usually responsible for obtaining it.
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Think strategically - look at the bigger picture - When you are running your own business, it's vital that you design it around your clients' needs and offer something unique, says Andrew Ludlam.
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Are you upwardly mobile? - E-commerce has changed the face of business, and now 'smart' phones are set to take it to the next level. Don't miss out, warns Ed Hodges.
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Could your business sell to anywhere in the world? - It's the World Wide Web - so why confine yourself to UK sales when there are huge opportunities waiting out there? Chris Barling looks at the pros and cons.
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Higher stakes and higher standards for advisers - Despite playing a vital role in economic recovery, the business support sector is facing a period of change and uncertainty. Bonnie Yuill talks to David Evans, MD of ESA Business Development Ltd about the latest challenges facing business advisers.
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The taxman is getting tough, so are you ready? - When HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published its business plan for 2010/11 in April this year, its aims and objectives were set out in no uncertain terms. One of its main priorities, it said, was to claw back £4 billion worth of tax losses over the next year.
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Fit for purpose, and fit for impressive growth - When Heather Frankham took her first aerobics class as a newly qualified instructor, she had no idea where it would lead. Now she owns one of the largest fitness and leisure training providers in the UK. Bonnie Yuill spoke to Heather about her experiences so far and the lessons she's learned along the way.
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Is bad debt worth pursuing? - What can you do if you find yourself with a customer who can't or won't pay? Sarah McLennan explores the options.
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Get your partnership on the right legal footing - If you set up a business partnership, you need to get it right. Tina Williams and Daniel Sutherland offer legal advice on how to run a partnership effectively.
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Covering your key people - Is your business covered in the event of an accident, critical illness or death of a key member of staff? It's vital you have cover in place, says Sharon Grubb.
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Stop fire-fighting and put yourself back in control - As an entrepreneur, it's all too easy to allow things to get on top of you. To success, it's important you stop fire-fighting and regain control, says Hilary Briggs.
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Marketing your business on YouTube - How and why do businesses promote their business using YouTube.
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How to prevent blogging spam - Businesses with blogs can be susceptible to getting posts full of spam - but is there anything you can do to stop this happening?
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Promoted staff who can't cope - What can you do if a key member of your staff says she can't cope with the stress of her new role? The answer is to be positive, says Peter Done.
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Time to use some social engineering! - Want to win more sales? It's time to use some crafty psychological techniques, says Art Sobczak.
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Find staff quickly (and cheaply) using the Internet - Online jobs boards and social networking sites are revolutionising recruitment and making it quicker and easier for businesses to find the right staff. We've selected a few of the many online jobs boards, social networking tools and other websites that can help you find and recruit the best people for your business.