UK businesses determined to survive despite economic turmoil
[October 6, 2008] Despite 12 months of economic turmoil, the latest UK Enterprise Survey Report shows that UK companies are determined to survive, and remain optimistic about the future. [In Business News]

Manage your cashflow during a Recession - Top Tips
[October 6, 2008] During economic downturns, one of the main reasons why businesses go under is because they run out of cash. However sound your business is in other ways, successful cashflow management should be your main priority with a recession looking more likely. [In Business Finance]

More and more company directors moving "up north"
[October 3, 2008] A survey of company directors has revealed that more and more of them are choosing to live outside the capital and the South East, with ‘a gradual migration of company directors from the South of England, to more northerly regions, as well as Scotland and Wales’. [In Business News]

Company directors urged to seek advice early if facing difficulties
[October 3, 2008] A leading North West law firm is urging company directors to ensure they fully understand their responsibilities under relevant legislation or face serious penalties if found guilty of wrongful trading. [In Legal & People]

How many business enterprises are there in the UK?
[October 2, 2008] The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest report on the number of registered businesses in the UK. There was a 3% rise in business enterprise numbers in the year to March 2008. [In Business News]

Top network security threats for small companies
[October 2, 2008] Small companies face more security threats than larger companies, as they often do not have the personnel or financial resources to protect their networks and computer data. Here are some security tips that SMEs should be aware of. [In Technology]

Newsletter #142 - Could you do with Gerry Robinson's business know-how and cash?, Guide to buying software for your small business, Top 10 self assessment tax return tips, How to protect your business during an economic downturn, DIY PR Tips
[October 1, 2008] Online version of our Business121 newsletter - this week includes; Could you do with Gerry Robinson's business know-how and cash?, Guide to buying software for your small business, Top 10 self assessment tax return tips, How to protect your business during an economic downturn, New raft of Government regulations come into force today and much more [In Business News]

New raft of Government regulations come into force today - Oct 1st
[October 1, 2008] The Government has issued its half-yearly raft of new regulations today, many of which will be of interest to small businesses. [In Legal & People]

Top 10 self assessment tax return tips
[October 1, 2008] With a new-look self assessment tax return on the cards this year, Pricewaterhousecoopers has produced a helpful ten-step guide to help business owners get their returns right. [In Tax & Accounting]

What the Conservatives propose to do for small businesses
[September 30, 2008] With the Tory conference in full swing, what exactly do the Conservatives propose to do to help UK businesses? [In Business News]

Some businesses have seen their costs soar by 25% in one year
[September 30, 2008] New research has revealed that 10% of businesses have seen their costs soar by over a quarter in the last twelve months. One quarter of UK companies have seen a 10% hike in their costs over the same period. [In Business News]

Guide to buying software for your small business
[September 29, 2008] Without decent software your small business IT infrastructure is pretty much useless. What is the most cost-effective way of buying software and how do you know that your hardware will be able to run the software? An overview of purchasing software for your business. [In Technology]

Most entrepreneurs do not have a proper exit strategy
[September 29, 2008] The vast majority of entrepreneurs in the UK are risking long-term business success by not giving proper thought to their exit strategies, according to business advisory firm, Deloitte. [In Business News]

Protecting your business during an economic downturn
[September 26, 2008] Don’t get crunched! Here are some tips for protecting your business in an economic downturn, from credit control to keeping your employees motivated. [In Business Finance]

Bank charges and lending restrictions could get worse for small businesses
[September 25, 2008] As the economic downturn continues, are banks reducing the availability of credit and increasing charges for small companies? [In Business Finance]