Archived Blogs - October 2010
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7 Common Mistakes Businesses Make

Small business have to try and be a Jack of all trades... management, marketing, finance, HR... it's not surprising things go wrong

Here's a list of 7 common mistakes businesses make.

1. Trying to do it all - when tactical outsourcing to experts lets you focus on growth

Nobody expects you to be able to do everything. Just because you've had a great idea for a business doesn't mean you're an expert in all aspects of running one. It makes sense to delegate the bits you're not comfortable with, find boring, struggle over or just [more...]

 


Does Laughter Make the World Go Round?

Not exactly but it does makes good business sense

There's a lot to be said for a giggle. But laughter doesn't just lift your spirits. It can also help you get your head in the right place for work, boost your productivity and even make you better at your job.

Too many bosses forbid staff access to stuff like YouTube at work but a recent article in New Scientist magazine [more...]

 


Is The Flat Rate VAT good for your business?

Nathan Keeley from Carpenter Box Accountants gives us the 'ins and outs' of the Flat Rate VAT Scheme

Flat rate VAT is becoming more and more popular with small businesses around the country, it is right to explore this further to see how this would benefit you and your business.

Firstly who can join the Flat Rate Scheme?

If your estimated VAT taxable turnover, excluding VAT in the next year will be £150,000 or less, you can join. Your VAT taxable [more...]

 


Alternative stress relief - Five cool ways to reduce your work/stress balance!

Do you start your working day calm but find you're tearing your hair out in clumps by ten in the morning?

Are you feeling stressed on an everyday basis? That's no fun. And it really doesn't help your productivity. Here's five alternative ways to reduce your stress levels at work.

  • It helps to take your stress out on a suitable inanimate object! [more...]

 


Want to gain credibility? Use a 'proper' email address

The ins and outs of business email addresses

It never fails to amaze me how many business people go so far to make an effort with their business image - they look the part, say the right things, are knowledgeable about their products or services and then I ask them for their email address or they give me a business card and I see @hotmail.com or @btinternet.com [more...]