Adam Bernstein looks at how the internet has enabled people with big ideas to turn them into a reality. Here’s his advice on getting crowdfunding right
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The summer budget: A good deal for SMEs?
Jason Piper digs deeper to find out what effects the summer budget actually has in real terms on Small and Medium Enterprises
How to make sure you get your money
Factors often bear the brunt of independent garages failing. Mike Owen offers some advice on how to keep customers’ money coming in
Some useful tips from used car salesmen
Have you been struggling with sales? Matthew Moore explains four cunning techniques for success we can all learn from used car dealers
Employee monitoring: the legal issues
All managers will keep an eye on their employees, but how much does the law allow? Mark Stevens takes a close look at related legal cases
The importance of planning and measuring
Fail to plan, plan to fail goes the old adage, but is this still true today? Mike Owen advises on how to measure your business’s performance
Is it time to revisit your business plan?
Don’t coast. Use a business plan to keep your company on track for reaching all your ambitious objectives. Matthew Moore tells you how.
Counting cards: Fees to take plastic are changing
New legislation to cap hidden fees of debit and credit card transactions has been introduced. Adam Bernstein explains how this might affect you
Retailers, products and passing off
What could cause a firm to be accused of passing off goods as genuine? The answer, says lawyer Teresa Hitchcock, can be found in common law
Can gender diversity help the aftermarket?
Simon Withers discusses how attracting women to the automotive industry and ensuring a more even male/female split can benefit the sector