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		<title>Improving business decisions</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Corrina</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Improving business decisions
We explore and summarise interesting insights which could help to make better strategic decisions.
Interesting insights from McKinsey and Harvard Business Review
McKinsey &#38; Company share interesting insights on strategic decision-making in interviews with Martin Sorrell, chief executive at advertising firm WPP, Randy Komisar, partner at investment firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield &#38; Byers, and former [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Capturing the Challengers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:16:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Business Link</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year we showcased 100 inspirational local businesses of all sizes and from all sectors. Each one displays the type of drive, passion and innovative approach that has enabled them to challenge larger, established firms and succeed despite fierce competition.
These ‘Challengers’ have captured the imagination and admiration of businesses across the region. Today we take [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top Tips: Finance</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:06:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Top Tips: Finance
Quick-fire tips with links to more information on 18 business finance related subjects.
Cashflow
Cashflow monitoring can be crucial for survival, while effective cashflow management boosts profitability.
Manage cashflow, Improve cashflow
Cost Cutting
If you cut costs in areas that deliver customer value you may damage sales and customer satisfaction, so focus on identifying and cutting ‘wasteful’ costs [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ten minute innovation</title>
		<link>http://www.businessi.info/2010/04/28/ten-minute-innovation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Business Link</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ten minute innovation
Take ten to improve your business, its products or services, and how you get things done.
Before we begin, remind yourself why innovation is important
 ▪ It’s the process that transforms new ideas into customer value and business success.
 ▪ It’s not just about big ideas, it’s about small or incremental improvements that we [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Self-employment, limited company or partnership?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:55:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Business Link</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Self-employment, limited company or partnership?
We explore the three main business structures and outline the responsibilities, pros and cons of each.
The legal structure of a business determines several factors, including administrative, tax, and national insurance responsibilities, personal liabilities, and control over business decision-making.
Self-employment
You must register with HMRC when you become self-employed. Aside from some exceptions the [...]]]></description>
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