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Reduce start-up energy costs
As more and more energy companies announce big increases in your bills, LaunchLab.co.uk and Electricity4Business have compiled a simple checklist to help start-up businesses save money in the months ahead..
By LaunchLab.co.uk Aug 22,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (3 votes)

Launch a small business in 10 steps (part 1)
Every new business start-up has its own unique set of targets, problems and needs - so no two small businesses are alike. But there are certain golden rules common to all start-ups that ....
By Dan Matthews Aug 22,2008 - Comments (2) - Rating (2 votes)

Reduce costs
For a business, cost reduction should be a golden opportunity—almost literally so. But sometimes, the outcome can be very different: cost reduction initiatives that backfire, don’t deliver, or even harm the business.  .
By Donald Forsyth Jul 13,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (1 votes)

Set up small business office
Whether you are kitting out a room in your own home for use as an office, or fitting and furnishing a office to accommodate several people, there are a number of constants ....
By Mike Bird Jul 13,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (1 votes)

Business continuity planning
Many small business owners make the mistake of thinking that business continuity is just about dealing with dramatic events such as fire or flood. In reality, even the most mundane of circumstances ....
By Rajesh Sinha Jul 12,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (1 votes)

Invest in business IT
The first thing to note is that IT is simply  a set of tools which businesses can use to either improve the efficiency of a process or to aid in the storage ....
By Campbell McLundie Jul 12,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (1 votes)

Outsourcing business processes
Can outsourcing play a major part in trimming your business operations, dramatically reducing costs and freeing up management time? By Jed Mooney, managing director of Datahold..
By Jed Mooney Jul 12,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (1 votes)

Lease business premises
A major part of the cost of running a business is the cost of having premises. Few businesses have the capital to purchase the freehold of premises, so entering into a lease ....
By Judith Long Jul 11,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (0 votes)

Make your business energy efficient
Sasha Nathansan, head of PNRP Green, shows you how to make your business more energy efficient and less wasteful - and generate some good clean ‘green’ publicity..
By Sasha Nathansan Jul 11,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (2 votes)

Make your business green
If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to start improving your business’ green credentials. If you don’t, you run the risk of losing trade, higher taxes or perhaps ....
By Donald Forsyth Jul 10,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (1 votes)

Set up a joint venture
No legal definition of a joint venture as such exists in English law. It is essentially a relationship between two or more parties sharing risks and rewards in a particular business enterprise. ....
By Giles Dixon Jul 10,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (0 votes)

Keep your business green
Making your business green is one thing, but how do you prevent inefficiencies creeping in over time? Tom Gorman owner of The TDG Group, a print management and creative services company, has ....
By Tom Gorman Jul 10,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (2 votes)

Keep your green business up-to-date
Kim Stoddart Founder and Managing Director of Green Rocket, highlights ten steps that green businesses can take to ensure they stay ahead of their game and operate more sustainably..
By Kim Stoddart Jul 10,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (0 votes)

Fund growth: debt versus equity
Securing any form of outside funding will place pressure on the owners of a business. Loans, for example, will need to be repaid and shareholders demand high returns. Therefore, financing a growth strategy ....
By James Benson Jul 09,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (0 votes)

Comply with employment law
For business owners, employment law is a minefield with a vast amount of legislation and red tape to negotiate. And the whole area is made more complicated because it moves so fast: ....
By Craig McCracken Jul 08,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (0 votes)

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Launch a small business in 10 steps (part 1)
Every new business start-up has its own unique set of targets, problems and needs - so no two small businesses are alike. But there are certain golden rules common to all start-ups that ....
By Dan Matthews Aug 22,2008 - Comments (2) - Rating (2 votes)

Get business with your phone number part II
This guide sets out some of the ways you can maximise the gains from encouraging people to phone your business, and how to ensure they are handled correctly and that they receive ....
By Launchlab Contributor Jun 27,2008 - Comments (2) - Rating (0 votes)

Comply with employment law
For business owners, employment law is a minefield with a vast amount of legislation and red tape to negotiate. And the whole area is made more complicated because it moves so fast: ....
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