http://www.thebusinessindex.com Topical business issues affecting small business owners. Our aim is to facilitate comment and discussion between business owners, express our humble opinion on small business hot topics, and share useful ideas, tips and advice... Business Blog http://www.thebusinessindex.com Notepad en-gb http://www.thebusinessindex.com http://www.thebusinessindex.com/images/tbi-rss.png Business directory of small companies. Do a company search to get a quote from local firms based near you. 109 140 http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/Employing-Staff-Scares-Me.aspx You have a duty as a boss to nurture and care for your employees and that includes allowing them opportunities to learn new skills as well as making the odd mistake along the way Fri 31 Jan 2014 17:11:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/Employing-Staff-Scares-Me.aspx employing staff TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/I-run-a-shop-do-I-need-a-website.aspx Unfortunately many people believe by simply having something, it will help them, rather than realising they need to be pro-active and spend time building up and promoting online sales. The majority of customers will not come to you unless you reach out to them. Thu 30 Jan 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/I-run-a-shop-do-I-need-a-website.aspx online shopping TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/Where-Should-I-Spend-My-Advertising-Budget.aspx There are mixed opinions regarding online advertising. Some argue Facebook ads are the way forward, whilst others will emphatically state that it is content all the way and you should be broadening your horizons to include video links, webinars and buzzwords.... Thu 30 Jan 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/Where-Should-I-Spend-My-Advertising-Budget.aspx online advertising TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/Vouchers-Rewards-Loyalty-Programs-Small-Business.aspx Loyalty Marketing has become a big business, and there are savings galore to be made for faithful consumers who happily collect their vouchers, save their tokens, get their loyalty card stamped... Wed 29 Jan 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/Vouchers-Rewards-Loyalty-Programs-Small-Business.aspx vouchers TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/The-Balance-between-Online-Privacy-and-Business-Transparency.aspx Nothing is sacred today or so it seems. Enter the internet; a world of instant information at your fingertips. The potential effect of Big Brother online is far more harmful and destructive than you could possibly envisage. Mon 27 Jan 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/The-Balance-between-Online-Privacy-and-Business-Transparency.aspx online privacy TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/Using-Trending-Topics-on-Your-Facebook-and-Twitter-Accounts.aspx I mean, lets face it - who actually determines who and what is trending? Are you one of those who uses hashtags like they are going out of fashion and just co-join them to any word or phrase in the hope of starting another trend?.... Thu 23 Jan 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/Using-Trending-Topics-on-Your-Facebook-and-Twitter-Accounts.aspx twitter TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/Is-Your-Small-Business-Rated-and-Reviewed.aspx By establishing links between a review site, to your website, twitter page and basically anything that is linked to your business, will ensure that it has more exposure and also mean that your customers are more likely to leave a review. Wed 22 Jan 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/Is-Your-Small-Business-Rated-and-Reviewed.aspx company reviews TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/How-can-a-Business-Blog-Help-my-Small-Company.aspx When companies first began to write business blogs; many were dubious about the effectiveness of them and also began to question exactly what they should blog about. Wed 22 Jan 2014 11:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/thumbnails/thumb_business-women-thinking-bog.jpg business blog TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/How-to-Make-YouTube-Work-for-Your-Small-Business.aspx YouTube is an excellent tool for highlighting brand awareness and raising consumer interest in your product or service... Tue 21 Jan 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/How-to-Make-YouTube-Work-for-Your-Small-Business.aspx youtube channel TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/How-to-Make-LinkedIn-Work-for-Your-Small-Business.aspx For small business owners who are looking for what they consider primarily a professional business networking site which they feel is more credible, then why not try LinkedIn? Mon 20 Jan 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/How-to-Make-LinkedIn-Work-for-Your-Small-Business.aspx linkedin TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/How-Google-Authorship-can-help-your-Business-Blog.aspx Something that provides a free service online and allows anything that you publish to be linked directly to your profile on Google plus is surely worth knowing more about? Mon 20 Jan 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/How-Google-Authorship-can-help-your-Business-Blog.aspx google authorship TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/How-to-Make-Google-Plus-Work-for-Your-Small-Business.aspx Google Plus is a social network and owner identity service that is owned by Google. It is an impressive way of identifying your presence online and allowing your input to be linked to you... Fri 17 Jan 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/How-to-Make-Google-Plus-Work-for-Your-Small-Business.aspx google plus TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/How-to-Make-Twitter-Work-for-Your-Small-Business.aspx Birds have been doing it for an eternity, and now it seems that everyone is doing it? Well, everyone that is, except those who seem to have an aversion to social media and the world of Twitter! Thu 17 Jan 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/How-to-Make-Twitter-Work-for-Your-Small-Business.aspx twitter and business TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/How-to-Make-Facebook-Work-for-Your-Small-Business.aspx Small companies need to spend a certain amount of time advertising in order to stay afloat and anything that can lend a hand in expanding business growth and promoting stock; should not be overlooked... Tue 15 Jan 2014 10:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/How-to-Make-Facebook-Work-for-Your-Small-Business.aspx facebook for business TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/Is-my-family-business-too-old-fashioned-for-Facebook.aspx The bad news for all those stuck in a time-warp and wanting desperately to update their company image and marketing skills, is that it really is worth getting to grips with social media... Tue 15 Jan 2014 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/Is-my-family-business-too-old-fashioned-for-Facebook.aspx facebook for small business TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/women-in-business.aspx Are quotas the answer to get more women going further in business? Or is more help required on an everyday basis to support those female entrepreneurs who are setting up their own businesses from home? Mon 25 Nov 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/women-in-business.aspx women in business TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/save-our-high-streets.aspx Britains high street is struggling against a range of social and economic changes. As politicians squabble about whether the country is in statistical recession or recovery, many small high street businesses have closed, and many young people cant find a job. Mon 25 Nov 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/save-our-high-streets.aspx business recovery uk TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/keep-calm-and-export.aspx The UKs Trade and Investment sixth annual Export Week came to a close on Nov 15th 2013. Did it Work? What practical help does your business need to assist you in your first tentative steps in selling overseas? Tue 19 Nov 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/keep-calm-and-export.aspx export uk TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/how-valuable-are-directories.aspx How useful is it to have your small business listed in an online business directory? The general rule of thumb is that the greater your online exposure the more business leads you will receive.... Tue 19 Nov 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/how-valuable-are-directories.aspx online business directory TheBusinessIndex Business Directory http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/sme-social-media.aspx So why are businesses lagging behind consumers in their use of social media? Big businesses and big brands can afford to employ “community managers" or “social media marketing managers" and get ahead of the game, whilst small to medium firms are busy doing business. Sun 07 Jul 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.thebusinessindex.com/blogs/sme-social-media.aspx social media marketing TheBusinessIndex Business Directory