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Blossoming fortunes: many independent firms contribute a lot to their communities

The independent firms poised to lead Britain out of recession

Small- and medium-sized businesses are proving resilient to the recession, with research carried out for ‘The Independent’ showing they are particularly confident, says Roger Trapp

Inside SME

Video: Independent BusinessExtra interview

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

John Owrid of Culture Map on understanding independent businesses

Let's be friends: sites such as Facebook are perfect for getting feedback from customers

Twittering your way to success

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Social media is the perfect new way to get your products across to customers, but you have to know how to use it, says Kate Hilpern

Soapbox

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Now’s the time to invest in profitable, long-term, high-return and low-risk assets: brands

How to... get a bank loan

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

What's the best way to approach your bank manager for money? "The classic joke is on all fours, of course," says Steve Everhard, of the entrepreneurial advice team at the business consultants Grant Thornton.

Sweet prospects: Wellworths is founded on value retailing principles

Shoppers flock to value stores

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Two former Woolworths directors predict good times ahead for the independent high-street sector, reports Virginia Matthews

Jargon buster

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Just-in-time stock control

New language: Tom Bool found a gap in the market

Adventures in micro-business

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Professor Russell Smith answers your queries and profiles a small business facing a big challenge

Look to the clouds for a silver lining

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Cloud computing enables you to use your computer screen and keyboard to gain access to a computer managed for you elsewhere. As Guy Clapperton reports, it is set to grow

Roger Trapp: A recession can be a good time to start your own business

Tuesday, 3 March 2009

As in previous recessions, new businesses are being seen as a way out of the downturn. People being made redundant or not able to find jobs are urged to, in effect, create their own work by starting their own businesses.

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