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RECENT SME BLOG POSTS

Time to take a look in the mirror at your brand

Clare Tucker explores why your small business branding matters and why rebranding need not be a terrifying prospect for SMEs.

By 21st October 2009 at 8:12 am | Read more ...

Windows 7 XP upgrade – a headache for 90% of mid-sized businesses?

According to Microsoft only 10% of mid-sized businesses run Vista, so how will SMBs cope with the XP upgrade path to Windows 7 following its launch next week.

By 16th October 2009 at 3:20 pm | Read more ...

Press releases: writing, pitching & optimising

The press release is a very useful way for small businesses to punch above their weight and requires just a little time investment to do it yourself.

By 13th October 2009 at 8:41 am | Read more ...

Red tape bonfire of the vanities – Clarke on small business

Ken Clarke promises to slash red tape as Conservative small business policy comes into focus at its 2009 annual conference.

By 7th October 2009 at 12:27 pm | Read more ...

Creative ideas – developing creativity in business

When you’re a startup your creative juices are flowing, but how do you keep new ideas and creative thinking at the heart of your business as it grows?

By 30th September 2009 at 1:58 pm | Read more ...

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