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How To Make This Recession Work For Your Small Home Business.

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If the supplier knows you are ready to buy for the right price they will cut you a deal. Promise to buy from one supplier for better payment terms, like 60 or 90 days. Getting a better price is especially easy to do right now, since suppliers are tripping over themselves to get business. Get better payment terms by negotiation.

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Top 5 Tips for Finding Great Employees (cheaply!)

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David Said on February 8th, 2010 at 9:14 pm In Australia, companies definitely prefer to hire people they know and a lot of have financial incentives in place where if employees refer another employee, they get a bonus. You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Is Your Business Blogging?

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then you should most definitely consider having a blog. Webmasters feeds : THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG» Blog Archive » Top 5 Website Design Tips Indinero.com Blog : Your Business, Your Cash: More Small Business Resources Mark Rosemans Blog : Kudos for 20 years in the internet business! Is Your Business Blogging? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Reducing Overheads Can Save A Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Shop around : Make sure you are getting the best deals from all you suppliers- right down to your electricity, broadband and gas bills. If your business has an inventory make sure you source the best suppliers at the right price, and don’t be afraid to haggle ! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Women In The Workplace

The Small Business Blog

There were two very definitive sides in this debate; the small businesses saying they can’t afford to pay maternity allowance or cover when mothers have to look after their children, and women on the other hand arguing that to refuse a woman a job on the grounds that she may become pregnant is against the law. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Top 5 Tips for Avoiding Employment Lawsuits

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joel Said on August 5th, 2010 at 2:02 pm Definitely good tips. Lloyd Burrell Rebecca Said on August 5th, 2010 at 12:22 am These are all great tips especially #4 – it’s important to document everything! This is equally important on the other side of the coin if you are an employee facing displinary action. Thanks and keep posting.

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How Working From Home Can Work For You

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Stefan Töpfer Said on April 17th, 2010 at 3:17 pm Hi Nicola, most businesses are not thinking about this either – maybe you want to bring it up in the next meeting – it makes for better working and a better lifestyle. My commute is about 1 hour so almost immediately i’m getting 2 hours extra done during my day at home.

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