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If it is too good to be true...

then it is very like that it is too good to be true... As a start up business, we are keen for quick results, and we are sometimes tempted by promotions that claim that they will find solutions to our most crucial challenges for little money or in little time (or both). Having started a web base natural stones jewellery business, I receive a high number of promotions promising 1000 of visitors to my site for as little as $3 per month. I would obviously love to improve the number visits to my site, however it has to be done in the correct way. The real truth is that you may indeed get those hits, but they may be using techniques that are not appropriate for my website, such as pop ups appearing when browsing realtes sites, advertising method which I find incredibly annoying and do not want to be associated with. They may also send non targeted customers or robots to click on your page and therefore you get 1000 hits (as promised) but no or little sales out of it. Nothing happens for free (or cheaply) and sometimes the old adage 'you pay for what you get' rings true...

Goldstone Silver Ltd.
(14-03-10)

3 Simple Things

Business is simple and can be broken down in to three areas: 1)getting the work into your business
2)doing the work 3)counting the money. Most Entrepreneurs do number 2 very well but need help with 1 and 3. We can help you with these. If you don't do these three things you will go out of business quickly.
Hall Accountancy.
(14-03-10)

Delegate!

Don't try to do everything yourself or you will find it difficult to focus on your core business. By taking on a VA to manage your admin, you will have more time to concentrate on your business plan and generating revenue.
Virtually 247.
(14-03-10)

Business strategy for growth!

Dont just think about it DO IT.
Yellow Tie.
(11-03-10)

Your vision, your business.

Listen to your inner voice.
Women's Wisdom.
(10-03-10)

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GLOUCESTERSHIRE BUSINESS

If you run a small business in Gloucestershire or if you are thinking of starting up a new business in Gloucestershire we hope that you will find this site both interesting and useful.

It has been designed to help you find local firms and business support organisations who will be happy to give you friendly advice as well as provide the services that you may need.

You can search countywide in this section or select your local area...

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Local Firms

Although there are plenty of online business directories, it can sometimes be quite difficult to find LOCAL companies who are genuinely keen to support you. For example if you are based in Gloucestershire, it makes sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer based in Gloucestershire who is prepared to help small businesses or new business start ups.

Small Business Information

You will find LOCAL information and useful contacts in these Gloucestershire pages, but we have also created an extensive library of general business information to help give you the best chance of success. The answers to 100's of the most frequently asked business start up questions can also be found, including..

Q. Starting A New Business - What are the key considerations before I start?

Q. Starting A New Business - Should I buy an existing business?

Q. Running A Small Business - Why is it important to have a business plan?

Q. Running A Small Business - What is marketing?

Q. Small Business Funding - How can I raise start up capital?

See the Start Your Own Business home page for a full list of subjects covered.

USEFUL GLOUCESTERSHIRE BUSINESS WEBSITES

Business Link Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers. Businesslink.gov.uk helps your business save time and money by giving you instant access to clear, simple, and trustworthy information. It is developed in partnership with subject experts within government and relevant business-support organisations to help you comply with regulations and improve your performance. Whether you're starting up, already running a business, or looking to grow and develop, Business Link can help you.
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk | 0845 600 9 006

Community Action. Community Action is a registered charity that works to support mainly rural communities based in the West of England covering North Somerset, Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We were founded in 1974 and since that time we have helped numerous groups and individuals.
http://www.community-action.org.uk | 01275 393837

Gloucestershire County Council - Trading Standards Dept. The Trading Standrds department's role is to promote and maintain a fair and safe trading environment, to protect consumers, and to enable businesses to thrive within the county of Gloucestershire.
http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/glos | 01452 426 201

Gloucestershire Education Business Partnership. Education Business Links are the foundation of a flexible and effective workforce. It is vital that the employees of tomorrow leave our education system with the skills needed to survive in a modern working world. Young people need to develop the skills for work, about work and through work and develop an enterprising attitude.

http://www.glosebp.co.uk | 01242 676908

GWE Business West GWE Business West Ltd is a leading membership and economic development organisation delivering an extensive range of services to businesses. As a powerful voice for business we play a major role in shaping and supporting economic growth and success.
http://www.gwe.uk.com | 01761 411800

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