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Use the web to your advantage

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:51:31 GMT

Businesses today cannot afford to ignore the internet, but be wary of the many pitfalls around.

Taking on staff

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:08:13 GMT

Where to start when searching for employees

Exquisite Cakes and Business Growth

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:41:56 GMT

Viv and Chris of Leeds-based Exquisite Handmade Cakes show us around the factory floor where the cakes are actually made, and explain how they have grown the company by over 200% since taking over by upholding standards, meeting customer needs, and constantly innovating.To find out more about business growth click here.

Disaster Recovery

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:51:56 GMT

Whether its flooding or the recent Arctic conditions, the weather seems to be having more and more of an effect on businesses (as well as our lives in general). During December and January’s snow and ice, 1 in 5 workers failed to get to work, an estimated £600 million a day was being lost, and 2000-3000 companies were predicted to fail.

Training you and your staff

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:46:32 GMT

Taking advantage of available training courses is a great way to develop your business.

Maintaining a Self-Funding Charity

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:25:40 GMT

Sue is one of the trustees at Hope Pastures, a horse and donkey sanctuary. Here, she introduces us to some of the residents and discusses the implications of being a self-funding charity. For more information on VAT rules that may apply to your charity, click here.

Twitter - 7 deadly don'ts and a do!

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:38:33 GMT

Twitter is a great tool for extending your influence. You can engage your “tribe” in real time, offering leadership and assistance in a way that would have been impossible just a couple of years ago.

Branching out

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:50:16 GMT

Paul Wilson takes his menagerie into a retirement home in Sheffield, a new market for him and one that is proving very rewarding. To find out more about finding new markets click here.

The Government Can Take Away

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:04:32 GMT

If your business depends on government enforcement, make sure it's not relying on one agency or one piece of legislation.

A fox in the henhouse

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:45:54 GMT

We catch up with Paul Wilson, for whom a fox has caused considerable damage to his business over the festive season. To find out more about dealing with loss of assets click here.

Victim of your own success?

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:52:40 GMT

Entrepreneurs who fail to anticipate the success of their business may find themselves in as much trouble as those with failing enterprises.

Net Success

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:22:47 GMT

e-Commerce providers Pure Net have won a string of awards in recent years, including Small Business of the Year at the York Press Business Awards 2009. Managing Director Paul Gibson talks us through the company and describes how Business Link has contributed to their success. To find out what support is available for your company, click here.

How to handle difficult conversations

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:16:15 GMT

It's easy to leave a difficult conversation on the backburner. The stress and hassle of delivering a difficult message or handling a potential confrontation makes it tempting to bump it down the priority list of things to do. Here are a few pointers on how you can make things easier to handle.

Selling a Lifestyle

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Luxury furnishings company Pure Design is flourishing despite the recession. Design Director Anna Ward and Managing Director Andrew Ward tell us a little about the lifestyle concept store, what makes them stand apart, and how they're coping with success. If you would like information or advice on how to market your business ideas, a good place to start is Business Link's interactive tool for identifying potential sales channels, found here.

Know Your Partner's Long Term Goals

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:19:35 GMT

Have hard conversations about long-term goals before you team with a partner.

Selling drinks with a twist

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:12:49 GMT

Paul Logan and Richard Todd run Calls Landing, a pub that comes 'with a contemporary twist'. Here, they talk about designing both the concept behind the pub and the Calls Landing building, as well as using other local businesses to source produce and furnishings. For more information on sourcing locally and sustainably, click here.

The Priceless Paper Trail

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:42:06 GMT

We always say to all of our clients that paperwork is so important when dealing with employee issues, having the right piece of paper and ensuring you have a paper trail could mean you being able to defend whatever is thrown at you by a disgruntled employee.

Siobhan on marketing

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:36:06 GMT

Siobhan Lees of Brighter Marketing answers the top 3 questions she gets asked when working with her clients.To find out more about marketing click here.

Turning a hobby into a livelihood

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:55:02 GMT

Photographer Jim Poyner talks about how to build rapport with clients and the importance of gaining business know-how before following your dreams. Avoid the pitfalls of business start-ups by following the advice here.

A Business on Strong Foundations

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:44:45 GMT

Guy Armitage from the York Handmade Brick Company talks about how the niche nature of his business gives him the flexibility to better meet the demands of his customer base. For more info on finding a niche for your company click here.