As a subscriber to the Better Business Adviser you will also receive regular copies of the Better Business magazine.

Highlights in the December edition of the magazine include:

• How would you rate your local business support? - Better Business publisher, Cobweb shares its findings of a survey to discover what people thought of business support services they have used.

• Top 10 business apps - There's no doubt 2009 has been the year of the 'app'. We've rounded up 10 of the best business apps for small business owners and freelancers.

• New Year, new laws - stay ahead of the game - As ever, the New Year heralds the introduction of more legislation for small businesses to get to grips with. Claire Stevenson reveals what to expect and what could catch you out.

• Google wants to tell everyone about you... - Getting a good search engine ranking doesn't have to be rocket science, says Mike Butcher. The truth is, Google actually wants to find your website.

• Moving office? Follow the golden rules - Relocating can be a complex process, but with good planning and communication you can still come out of it alive, says Jeremy Carr-Smith.

• When a business failure can bring its own rewards - To fail can be painful, but Jo Geraghty believes there is much to learn from these events and highlights some of the lessons drawn from one businessman's experience.

• Factoring in the finance - Large businesses are taking longer and longer to pay invoices and it is having a devastating effect on small firms. But not all is lost, as Bonnie Yuill discovers.

• Make sure you don't miss those tax deadlines - Keeping track of tax filing deadlines can be a nightmare for small business owners, so here is a list of the key dates to watch out for over the coming year.

• Credit where credit's due - Firms that offset income to lower their tax burden are now finding it hard to get decent credit. Bonnie Yuill finds answers from credit guru Martin Williams.

• Keeping yourself covered - Advisers and small firms can be left vulnerable to claims when dealing with clients if they are not protected by professional liability insurance, says Rob Watson.

• Build your business with an online community - Creating successful customer communities is the keystone to building a dynamic, growing internet business, says Benjamin Dyer.

• On holiday or off sick? What's the law? - A recent European Court ruling on the reallocation of annual leave in the event of sickness could have far-reaching implications for employers, says Katie Selves.

• What's in your small print? - Your business is open to liability claims from users if your website doesn't contain clear and suitably worded disclaimers, says Andrew Katz.

• E-business clinic - Putting a podcast on your website.

• E-business clinic - Letting customers know your website is safe.

• Don't split up a happy team - What if you need to cut costs but don't want to lose valuable staff? There are other options, says Peter Done.

• Learn how to pick up on buying signals - Often during the sales process, a prospect will give verbal clues they are interested in buying. Learn how to pick up on them and the sale is in the bag, says Art Sobczak.

• Is now the time to look for a new mail provider? - In the wake of the recent postal strikes many businesses have become disillusioned with Royal Mail and are looking for alternative, cost effective services. Here are some options for you to consider.