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The Happy Small Business Report

As a small business owner during a recession, staying optimistic can be extremely exhausting. The Happy Small Business Report, compiled by Promotr (of Upward Curve PR), is a collection of positive statistics on small UK businesses [...]

Free ‘recession investing’ guides from Dianomi

Take a look at Dianomi’s new selection of FREE ‘Recession investing’ financial guides (in association with The Guardian). [...]

Phlogging: escaping the ‘tyranny of typing’

In April this year, Nemisys launched ipadio, a new Internet application developed to make phone-logging a lot easier.  Phlogging, or ‘blogging by phone’, allows users to record live audio directly onto the web from a telephone, [...]

Using social networks to your advantage

Using social networks to your advantage

The Internet is an invaluable tool for small and medium businesses alike. For very little or no money, the web and its social networking platforms provide entrepreneurs with access to an international market. The Internet is [...]

Microfinance: where potential is collateral

Microfinance: where potential is collateral

Lynne Randolph Patterson started off as a teacher only to become the co-founder and director of the multi-national microfinancier and women’s development network, Pro Mujer (Pro Women). This inclusive organization, set up with Carmen Velasco, currently [...]

Small Business Owners Say Worst is Over

According to a survey conducted by SmallBusiness.co.uk, most small business owners are confident that the worst of the recession has already passed.  Over half of the respondents reported improvements in trade, or that business was starting [...]

Combating loneliness as a small business owner

Combating loneliness as a small business owner

Running a small business can be extremely isolating. Loneliness can be both detrimental to your business and your long-term health; so, rather than see your wellbeing and business suffer, it’s time to look at some solutions. [...]

Female Entrepreneurs Contribute £130 billion to UK Economy

According to a survey conducted by the Women’s Enterprise Task Force (WETF), businesses run by women contribute £130 billion annually to the UK economy: an amazing feat considering that women are only half as likely as [...]

Resilient Entrepreneurs Get Savvy

According to a survey conducted by American Express Open, 77 percent of small business owners believe that the recession is improving their managerial acumen. The survey, using data from 727 respondents, suggests that entrepreneurs with their [...]

‘Paying on time is good for [small] businesses’

In a conference last week, Government representatives and The Institute of Credit Management (ICM) urged business leaders to sign-up to a ‘Prompt Payment Code’. The initiative is designed to tackle the late payment culture that, especially [...]