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  • Do you go naked in to meetings?

    We’ve profiled US sales guru, Jeffrey Gitomer, on the site before and I’m quite a fan. But in his recent e-news he makes a claim with which I don’t entirely agree. It’s about going naked into meetings.

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  • Online permission marketing

    You've just embarked on a marketing campaign for your website, the visitor numbers are going up but you want these users to engage with you in the future too. So how do you sign up visitors to register on your site or newsletter? Enterprise Nation contributor, Leon Bailey Green, provides some answers.

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  • How to brief a writer

    If you’ve ever commissioned a writer, designer, web developer or marketing agency then you’ll have heard the word brief being batted about. What they are talking about is a creative brief – where you tell the creative person who will be working with you exactly what you want and need. Nicola Cooper-Abbs, Enterprise Nation contributor and boss of All Words, tells us how to go about the briefing process.

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  • Making connections

    The latest technology means everything from reducing overheads to building brands is possible...from the home office. Matthew Scott of iGeneration Technology Marketing shows how one company is reaping a whole host of benefits by operating from connected home offices. 

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  • Tips for making your press release shine online

    Gemma Jacobs manages Press Release Wire at Daryl Willcox Publishing. She writes here on top tips for getting maximum exposure from your online press releases. Make me e-famous!

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  • Q&A with Nakai

    Tapiwa Matsinde started her business in October 2006. She makes fine jewellery from her front room and sells 90% of her wares through markets, fairs and trade shows. She’s got exciting plans in the pipeline that include selling more online and working with a coach to grow the business. Explore the world of Nakai.  

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  • A bumper year for Home Business Awards

    Thanks to everyone who entered the 2008 Home Business Awards. We’ve had a bumper year with 331 entries! It’s now time to hand over to the Judges and the lucky winners will be announced on Monday 1st September.

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  • Conference for women entrepreneurs

    A conference is being held for women entrepreneurs and solopreneurs called 'Realising your potential as a woman entrepreneur.'  The conference is being held at the Business Design Centre in Islington on September 30, 2008. Click on for details.

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  • Are you looking for an opportunity to work from home?

    If the answer is ‘yes’ this could be an interesting post for you. A company called Live Agent is on the look-out for people who want to work from home as a customer service rep and be part of a virtual call centre team.

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  • Enterprise Nation member judged one of the most promising businesses in UK

    As one competition draws to a close (entries for the Home Business Awards closed yesterday ..more on that to come), we hear news of another. It’s the ‘British Small Business Champions’ competition and we’re delighted to see one of our members listed in the finals of the Most Promising New Business category.

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