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Invest to survive in 2009

Most small firms think they will see reduced profit next year but a minority are flourishing

The vast majority (67%) of small businesses expect to see a reduction in turnover in 2009 but a sizeable minority (21%) say the economic downturn is having no effect on their business or that business is booming.

Four out of five companies admit they have been feeling the effects of the slowdown for some time and 22% say it has already had a significant negative impact on their business. Full story >

 

Making social networking work

Under lock and key

Keeping the personal touch

Rob Marcus
Chat Moderators
Michael Callahan
Credant Technologies
Lyndsay Cook
Premiere Global Services

Businesses should make more of user-generated content to lift their profile Full story

Companies can't be too careful when it comes to protecting sensitive information Full story

Small businesses need to find ways to maintain excellent customer service as they grow Full story

 
 

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FREE Christmas Party Checklist from XpertHR

Although lavish end-of-year events may be on the decline as the credit crunch bites, few employers will want to do away completely with their morale-boosting Christmas party.

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