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Edward De Bono
The word “guru” is one of the most overused in the English language. From PR to plumbing, it seems to be applied to anyone with a big enough mouth and a modicum of achievement to back it up.
Stephen Critchlow reveals...
It took him ten years to write a business plan for the IT firm that was a sideline to his Pharmacy career but both interests eventually led to the deal of his life. Elizabeth Donevan waits for the men in white coats as Ascribe boss Stephen Critchlow reveals...
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has attacked the remedies proposed by the Competition Commission in its inquiry into the grocery market. It said the remit for the inquiry which issued its provisional recommendations on 15 February, was far too narrow and that consumers had been let down by the competition authorities. The FSB called for an independent regulator with a wide-ranging retail brief to ensure fair competition in all parts of the sector and reverse the trend of over 2,000 independent shops going out of business each year.
Paul Henly, North West policy manager at the FSB, said, "The last thing the North West needs is more supermarkets. The Federation fears this report encourages larger retailers to expand unchecked."       |
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Technology
Soft targets
Disgruntled staff are increasingly shopping their employers to the Business Software Alliance, in return for a hefty cash reward. Paul Gershlick, commercial, intellectual property and IT solicitor at Matthew Arnold & Baldwin explains how to protect your business.
Marketing
Marketing
A number of its practitioners might be insufferable, but you can’t hope to grow your business without some form of marketing. Our latest SME Toolkit explores the basics.
General
Avoiding libel
Since the advent of the internet ordinary entrepreneurs have faced the same risk of being sued for libel as journalists and publishers. Michael Vincent and Alan Vincent of Vincents Solicitors set out some basic steps to avoid being hauled before the courts.
Growth
Trading with Europe
You might not be able to afford a fortnight in the South of France anymore but the strength of the Euro has some advantages. EN investigates the options for exporters.
