SME
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
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.
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
Adventures in micro-business
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Professor Russell Smith answers your queries and profiles a small business facing a big challenge
Hamish McRae: ‘Independent businesses will create most of the net jobs in the next five years’
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Analysis
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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