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The Courage To Start Your Own Business
Many people talk about starting their own business. For most it is a dream and as the years slip by the time never seems quite right.
Sometimes it is the inspiration that is lacking; what business, where, how and who with?
The current economic climate though is having an effect. Increasing amounts of redundancies are forcing people to look at alternative forms of income. For many the prospect of existing on benefit payments is not an option so they are choosing to help themselves.
Redundancy cheques can be used to start a new life but the fear remains. Few of us embrace change, so the fear of ‘going it alone’ holds us back.
Help though is available. A network of agencies and organisations exist to help people on their way and then support them as they grow.
The most important organisation is Business Link. Business Link is a government funded service whose objective is to support enterprise – full stop!
Companies just starting up and businesses that have been operating for less than a year can qualify for an e-voucher scheme that can be used to buy consultancy services locally such as accountancy, legal or sales and marketing.
Companies that have been operating for more than a year can access free support, one to one support direct from a Business Link adviser. These advisers will analyse your business and produce customised plans of action. Ongoing implementation support is standard and practical assistance also extends to sticky areas like IT or Tax.
Business Link can also help identify grants that your business may be eligible for, such as those offered by central and local government and private organisations. Some schemes offer financial support and others valuable advice or practical help.
The Business Link website is a valuable resource that will help you to identify sources of support available both locally and nationally.
Of huge benefit are the wide range of free workshops and seminars hosted by Business Link. Workshops are well organised, friendly and hugely practical. Subjects covered range from inspiration to filling out HM Revenue and Customs forms.
There has never been a better time to start your own business. Be your own boss and enjoy the freedom and flexibility that it brings. Leave the politics behind. Concentrate on a company that is yours and yours alone. Build it for the benefit of your family and the future can be bright.
Information can be sourced from the Business Link website www.businesslink.gov.uk/east or call 08457 17 16 15.
Karen James
Lilac James Co. A registered Business Link Provider www.lilacjames.com/businesslink
About the Author
Sales and Marketing Professional with 20 years experience at Corporate level. Now managing Lilac James Co. a Cambridge based Marketing and PR Company
where can i search a name of a pub or business nationwide without getting hundreds of useless links?
basically i am looking for all other pubs and resturants that have the same name as i am contemplating copywriting the name and need to know what businesses i need to inform. I have googled it but come up with loads of useless links and dont have time to wade through 4547034345 or however many useless sites it pulled up!!! any ideas?
If you are in the UK you could try Companies House, or even the UK small business Directory. Just a word of note though …
Unless you can prove that you have an earlier right which you may have acquired in terms of the common law (by virtue of your prior use of a trademark) an earlier identical or confusingly similar trademark (registered in relation to the same or similar goods or services) will, as a general rule, preclude you from using or registering you chosen trademark.
as such those other businesses you wish to inform may already have the rights to use the names under UK common law.
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Sea Links Beach Hotel $172.86 Sea Links Beach Hotel is located near the beach in Phan Thiet and close to Sea Links City and Poshanu Cham Tower. Additional area points of interest include Fairy Stream and Duc Thanh School. Hotel Features. Sea Links Beach Hotel’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar is open for drinks. Room service is available. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning. Recreational amenities include 4 outdoor swimming pools. Also located on site are a golf course, a children’s pool, outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and a sauna. The property’s full service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This 5 star property has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, limo/town car service, and business services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Phan Thiet property has 975 square meters of event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, and a ballroom. For a surcharge, shuttle services include a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick up service. Wedding services and concierge services are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a children’s club, a fitness facility, and multilingual staff. Guestrooms. 188 air conditioned guestrooms at Sea Links Beach Hotel feature minibars and laptop compatible safes. All accommodations have balconies. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads. They also offer bathrobes, slippers, and scales. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. 37 inch LCD televisions have free movie channels. Rooms also include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water. Guests may request irons/ironing boards and wake up calls. A nightly turndown service is offered and housekeeping is available daily. Notifications and Fees:Under Vietnamese law, a guest who is not a Vietnamese citizen cannot share a room with a Vietnamese citizen without proof of marriage to each other. Otherwise, a second room must be booked. Advanced reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel. No pets, including service animals, are allowed at this property. Some properties have extra fees for amenities or services that may apply even if you do not use them. Government fees or taxes also may be charged to you when you check in or check out. This property told us they will charge you for the following: New Year’s Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 86New Year’s Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 43 (from 6 to 11 years old) We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the roo |
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Silver Square Personalized Cuff Links $17.09 Reward the special men in your life with these modern Square Silver Cuff Links by Cathy’s Concepts. Perfect for all occasions that call for fancier attire! Their subtle curve and polished finish will remain timeless while the custom engraving adds a personal touch. Presented in a stunning silver gift tin, these sterling silver-plated cuff links make a special gift for the man in your life and will continue to remind him of your appreciation for all he does for many years to come. Add his initials to these exquisite suit accessories and watch his delight at such a special thought.Personalization Options: The Silver Square Cuff Links can be engraved with three block initials at No Additional Cost. Please enter all information in the space provided above. Be sure to add all information exactly as you would like it to appear. Please allow up to 2-3 business days for personalized items to ship.Features: • Sterling silver-plated cuff links • Subtle curve and polished finish • Elegant square shape • Presented in a stunning silver gift tin • Personalize with his engraved initialsSize: 3/4″square |
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Silver Oval Personalized Cuff Links $20.89 Classic and a staple of a well-dressed wardrobe, present your groomsmen with these Oval Silver Cuff Links by Cathy’s Concepts as a special “Thank You” gift for standing up with you on your wedding day. Their subtle curve and polished finish will remain timeless while the custom engraving adds a personal touch. Presented in a stunning silver gift tin, these sterling silver-plated cuff links make a special gift for the man in your life and will continue to remind him of your appreciation for all he does for many years to come. Add his initials to these exquisite suit accessories and watch his delight at such a special thought.Personalization Options: The Silver Oval Cuff Links can be engraved with three block initials at No Additional Cost. Please enter all information in the space provided above. Be sure to add all information exactly as you would like it to appear. Please allow up to 2-3 business days for personalized items to ship.Features: • Sterling silver-plated cuff links • Subtle curve and polished finish • Elegant oval shape • Presented in a stunning silver gift tin • Personalize with his engraved initialsSize: 3/4″diameter |
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The Links $24.33 No Synopsis Available |
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Grand Mercure Links Lady Bay $194.8 Grand Mercure Links Lady Bay is located near the beach in Normanville and close to Lady Bay Vineyard. Hotel Features. Grand Mercure Links Lady Bay’s restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge is open for drinks. The hotel serves cooked to order breakfasts each morning (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include a golf course. Also located on site are an outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, a health club, and a fitness facility. This 4 star property offers limo/town car service, audio visual equipment, and business services. High speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge) is available in public areas. This Normanville property has event space consisting of a conference center, banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, and exhibit space. For a surcharge, shuttle services include a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a ferry terminal shuttle. Wedding services and tour/ticket assistance are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a coffee shop/caf? and laundry facilities. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. 28 air conditioned guestrooms at Grand Mercure Links Lady Bay feature minibars and CD players. Balconies offer golf course or sea views. Kitchenettes include microwaves, refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and kitchen linens (dishtowels, sponges, etc). Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and handheld showerheads. They also offer bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Wired high speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. LCD televisions have premium satellite channels and DVD players. Also included are windows that open and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests may request hypo allergenic bedding and wake up calls. Housekeeping is available daily. Guestrooms are all non smoking. Official Australia STAR Rating provided by AAA Tourism Pty LtdAAA Tourism Pty Ltd assigns an official STAR Rating for accommodations in Australia. This Motel property is rated 4 stars. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Fee for high speed Internet (wired) in all public areas: AUD 15 per stay (rates may vary)Fee for in room high speed Internet (wired): AUD 15 per stay (rates may vary)Full breakfast fee: AUD 21.40 per person (approximate amount) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Official Australia STAR Rating provided by AAA Tourism Pty LtdAAA Tourism Pty Ltd assigns an official STAR Rating for accommodations in Australia. This Motel property is rated 4 stars. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Fee for high speed Internet (wired) in all public areas: AUD 15 per stay (rates may vary)Fee for in room high speed Internet (wired): AUD 15 per stay (rates may vary)Full breakfast fee: AUD 21.40 |
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Bullet Cuff Links – 1 Pair $49.95 Pack some heat on your sleeve and show them that you mean business. Simple, to the point bullet cufflinks in a two tone finish.Approximately 3/4″W x 1/4″HSilver and gold platedBullet back closure |
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Global Links 1: English for International Business, with Audio CD $38.09 No Synopsis Available |
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Academia-Business Links : European Policy Strategies and Lessons Learnt $111.15 No Synopsis Available |
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Global Links 2: English for International Business, with Audio CD $38.09 No Synopsis Available |
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Handbook of National Accounting: Links Between Business Accounting and National Accounting $29.25 No Synopsis Available |
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Chain Links $24.99 Chain Links – Photographic Print |
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On a Scottish Links $39.99 On a Scottish Links – Giclee Print |
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Day on the Links $49.99 Day on the Links – Art Print |
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Links and Lineage $49.99 Paul Goodnight Links and Lineage – Art Print |
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Links I $199.99 Isabel Lawrence Links I – Limited Edition |
