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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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NORTHUMBERLAND BUSINESS

If you run a business in Northumberland or if you are thinking of setting up a new business in Northumberland 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.

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 Northumberland, it makes sense to use an accountant, web designer or printer based in Northumberland who is prepared to help small businesses or new business start ups.

Business Information

You will find LOCAL business information and useful contacts in these Northumberland business pages, but we have also created an extensive library of general business information to help give your business the best chance of success. The answers to 100's of the most frequently asked business questions can 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 NORTHUMBERLAND BUSINESS WEBSITES

Alnwick Business Advice Centre. As an Enterprise Agency, NBSL exists to help create and grow businesses in Northumberland and across NE England. We have skilled, experienced Business Advisers with whom you can work confidentially, whether you are just thinking about setting up a business, are ready to start your business, or are already in business and need a little extra help.
http://www.nbsl.org.uk/ | 08448 731 341

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

Ignite. If you are passionate about creating sustainable communities in North East England then IGNITE will support you to achieve the best. IGNITE is the Regional Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Communities and works with key partners in the region to expand skills and knowledge and raise standards of practice in core sustainable communities occupations.
http://www.ignite-ne.com | See website for full details.

Learning and Skills Council - North East The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive. We have a single goal: to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure we have a workforce of world-class standard.
http://www.lsc.gov.uk | 0845 019 4181

NBSL. As an Enterprise Agency, NBSL exists to help create and grow businesses in Northumberland and across NE England. We have skilled, experienced Business Advisers with whom you can work confidentially, whether you are just thinking about setting up a business, are ready to start your business, or are already in business and need a little extra help. Offices in Alnwick, Berwick, Blyth, Hexham, Morpeth and Ashington.
http://www.nbsl.org.uk | 0844 873 1347

North East Regional Information Partnership. Welcome to NERIP, the Regional Observatory for North East England. NERIP’s Research Finder helps policy-makers locate research that is relevant to their work, whilst Data Finder enables researchers to locate over 1000 sources of data to support research and policy.
http://www.nerip.com | 0191 229 6331

Northern Pinetree Trust. What Northern Pinetree Trust can do for you
A free provision to people with a long term illness or disability or from a disadvantage community
http://www.northernpinetreetrust.co.uk | 0191 492 8215

If you offer a product or service that can help new business start ups or existing small businesses in Northumberland, we would love to hear from you. (Free listing)

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