Business Articles
An outline of the types of loans available to entrepreneurs wanting funds to start or grow their business.
Network Marketing Lead Generation
How to grow a business without incurring any advertising costs, using word of mouth and networking techniques.
An introduction to factoring, a way of improving your cash flow by converting outstanding invoices to cash.
How to redefine business processes ('business process reengineering' in a way that delivers real benefits, is pragmatic in approach, and easy to maintain
If you are considering starting up a home based business, this article suggests some things to think about before you take the plunge.
Guidance for owner/directors, who are looking for an exit strategy, on obtaining the maximum value from the sale of their business.
Some practical ways to reduce business debt and improve the availability of cash.
Using market research to get a competitive edge
Many purchase decisions are made using unconscious factors, and knowing these factors helps you design products that sell better. Peter Knowles explains some techniques for measuring unconscious perceptions of products in market research.
Guidelines on creating Employee Handbooks from the author of Personnel Practice and The Employement Law Pocketbook.
A beginner's guide to produce a website marketing strategy, to make the internet help you grow your business. Also includes a link to an article on how to select a search engine marketing firm.
Some key principles to follow when developing a commercial website.
Choosing a good Sales Training course
Sales are the driver of any business, and a good sales training course can have a big impact on increasing profits and securing jobs for your staff. This article examines what to look for in such a course.
When you are starting a business, should you spend time investing in 'teamwork'?
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