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A beginner’s guide to understanding RFIs and RFPs

May 15, 2011

By Steve Puttock

Pitching for a big contract” Your guide to understanding RFIs (Request for Information) and RFPs (Request for Papers).

Speaking to the media: ten top tips

April 6, 2011

By Tom Maddocks

A journalist from the national press wants to interview you. Read our handy guide to make sure you keep your foot out of your mouth.

How to make money out of QR codes

March 30, 2011

By Jason Hesse

How to use QR codes to win customers – the definitive article on QR codes for SMEs.

Should I hire employees or self-employed staff

February 23, 2011

By Andrew Fishleigh

When hiring someone, should you employ them as employees or as self-employed persons” Here’s how to decide.

Are you signing people up to your mailing list legally?

October 7, 2010

By Heather Townsend

When you sign people up to your mailing list, are you doing so legally” What does the law say” And how can you sign people up legally” Heather Townsend breaks it down for you.

12 tips to run a business while raising kids

September 25, 2010

By Heather Townsend

Running business is hard work. Raising kids is hard work. How can you combine the two successfully” Heather Townsend gives her top tips to successfully run a business and raise a familiy.

Ten ways to break a contract

August 17, 2010

By Robert Griffiths

Looking for ways out of a contract” Solicitor Robert Griffiths gives ten tips on how to break out of a contract.

Ten tips on doing business in Africa

August 3, 2010

By Vladimir Kokorev

From negotiating with local tradesmen to understanding matriarchal systems, here are ten things you need to know before doing business in Africa.

How to deliver an after dinner speech

July 23, 2010

By Heather Townsend

How to deliver a great after dinner speech. Top tips on after dinner speaking.

How to organise a business conference

July 15, 2010

By Jessica Hodkinson

You have to be organised to host a business conference. Make your life easier by following our handy checklist for organising a successful business conference.

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