http://www.fpb.org Latest hot tips articles from the FPB en-gb info@fpb.org info@fpb.org http://feedvalidator.org/docs/ http://www.fpb.org/hottips/861/Is_advertising_or_PR_best_to_find_new_customers?.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP861 Your marketing budget can be the first thing to be cut in a recession. However, with your competitors also cutting back due to the financial situation, this could provide you with a perfect opportunity to get ahead and make the most of free press coverage.

]]> http://www.fpb.org/hottips/860/Top_PR_tips_for_small_businesses.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP860 Deciding to spend some of your marketing budget on advertising can be a big risk for a small business, so it's important to get the best return on your investment. Follow these top tips to make your advertising as cost-effective as possible.]]> http://www.fpb.org/hottips/859/How_to_get_more_from_your_advertising_spend.htm Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP859 http://www.fpb.org/hottips/856/How_to_access_finance_through_the_National_Loan_Guarantee_Scheme.htm Tue, 8 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP856 The start of  a new tax year can be a difficult time for small businesses already struggling to manage their cash flow. If you're worried you might not be able to meet National  Insurance, VAT and other tax payments owed to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), help may be at hand in the form of the Business Payment Support Service.]]> http://www.fpb.org/hottips/858/Struggling_to_pay_tax?.htm Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP858 http://www.fpb.org/hottips/857/Reduce_your_rates_with_Small_Business_Rate_Relief.htm Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP857 http://www.fpb.org/hottips/855/Employers__liability_insurance_changes.htm Thu, 3 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP855 http://www.fpb.org/hottips/804/Prepare_now_for_the_Queen_s_Diamond_Jubilee_bank_holiday.htm Wed, 2 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP804 The performance of your staff is vital to the growth of your company. In the midst of all the economic doom and gloom, good employees will be the key to your success, so it pays to employ the right staff for the right jobs and retain the talent that you already have in-house.

]]> http://www.fpb.org/hottips/512/How_to_recruit_and_retain_the_best_staff.htm Wed, 2 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP512 http://www.fpb.org/hottips/854/Top_10_tips_to_survive_the_downturn.htm Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP854 http://www.fpb.org/hottips/853/Get_help_from_government_growth_initiatives.htm Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP853 http://www.fpb.org/hottips/852/Business_energy_tips_plus_new_powers_for_Ofgem.htm Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP852 http://www.fpb.org/hottips/850/Get_involved_in_our_late_payment_campaign.htm Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP850 Referendum survey have told us that their top concern at the moment is the cost of business rates. Other pressing issues include restrictive employment law and the rising cost of utilities. Read the latest results from Referendum to find out what is causing business owners the most concern.]]> http://www.fpb.org/hottips/851/Forum_members__top_business_concerns_revealed.htm Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP851 http://www.fpb.org/hottips/848/How_to_get_your_business_online.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP848 http://www.fpb.org/hottips/849/How_to_use_local_directories_to_promote_your_business.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP849 Google is by far the largest search engine in the world, but did you know that it is also full of handy tools to help you promote your business, improve your website and make money online, for free? Read on to find out how.]]> http://www.fpb.org/hottips/718/Boost_your_business_with_free_Google_tools.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP718 http://www.fpb.org/hottips/847/Top_tips_for_efficient_invoicing.htm Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP847 When you give another business credit, you are essentially trusting them with your company's hard-earned cash. By doing some background research on your customers and getting your credit control policies in order, you could save yourself a lot of time and money chasing unpaid debt.

]]> http://www.fpb.org/hottips/846/Three_things_you_must_do_before_you_give_a_customer_credit.htm Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP846 http://www.fpb.org/hottips/677/Top_debt_recovery_tips.htm Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT HOTTIP677