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BUSINESS TIP OF THE DAY

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

 

Bognor Regis | Chichester | Crawley | Haywards Heath | Horsham | Newhaven | Worthing

 

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

 

West Sussex Business Advice & Support | West Sussex Accountants | Banking & Finance | Commercial Property | West Sussex Design | West Sussex Networking Clubs | West Sussex Printers | Sales & Marketing | West Sussex Web Design | Website Optimisation | Local Directory.

 

Business Information

You will find LOCAL business information and useful contacts in these West Sussex 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 WEST SUSSEX BUSINESS WEBSITES

 

  Action in Rural Sussex. Our vision for Sussex is that it is a place where an inclusive, active, community life is valued equally alongside economic success and environmental protection, and where all three are pursued together.
info@ruralsussex.org.uk | http://www.ruralsussex.org.uk | 01273 473422
  Adur District Council. Civic Centre, Ham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6PR.
| http://www.adur.gov.uk/ | 01273 263 000
  Adur Economic Partnership. The Adur Economic Partnership (AEP) is the voice for Adur, representing the local business viewpoint and reflecting the needs for a good local economy. It offers business assistance and opportunities for joint working and partnerships to ensure that Adur is kept at the forefront of economic regeneration and development, working in partnership with economic development agencies to secure and promote competitiveness and economic growth in the local area.

admin@theaep.co.uk | http://www.theaep.co.uk | 01273 467 367
  Arun District Council.
| http://www.arun.gov.uk | 01903 737 500
  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
  Federation of Small Business Surrey and West Sussex. The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has over 200,000 members across 33 regions. In addition, Member Services is committed to delivering a wide range of high quality, good value business services to members of the FSB. Regional office: Unit 20, Lintot Square, Fairbank Road, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex. RH13 9LA
| http://www.fsb.org.uk | 01403 734257
  Learning and Skills Council - Sussex. 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 4184
  Sussex Enterprise. Greenacre Court, Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9DS. E-mail: info@sussexenterprise.co.uk
| http://www.sussexenterprise.co.uk | 01444 259 259

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