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Friend us on Facebook<p>With three out of ten of the nation's small businesses fearing they will not be here this time next year many business leaders are worried about how to steer their firms through the choppy waters of the next few months.</p> <p>The figures are released in a new report that also identifies a new tribe of businesses called 'Super SMEs' who are booming through increasingly tough market conditions.</p> <p>Crucially, the report, by workplace telecoms specialist Plantronics, investigates what Super SMEs and struggling businesses did differently as the slowdown first loomed on the horizon. In doing so the report delivers an action plan for business survival. The action plan is comprised of a ten-point checklist for anyone running their own business and includes tips on where to concentrate investment and what to prioritise when the chips are down, using the Super SMEs as the template for success.</p> <p>So if your business is struggling or you fear that it may do so as economic conditions worsen why not join a panel of experts involved in putting together the report.</p> <p>They will have practical tips and advice based on the report's findings and will be sharing their tips for survival</p> <strong><p>Join our three wise men: David Molian of Cranfield Management School, Philip Vanhoutte, EMEA Managing Director of Plantronics and Peter Thomson of WiseWork live online to discuss how to turn your SME into a Super SME.</p> <p>For more information visit <a href="http://www.be-a-super-sme.com/advice" target="_blank">http://www.be-a-super-sme.com/advice</a></p></strong>
Business awards masterclassIts tough enough surviving day-to-day as a business in the current economic climate, let alone looking for new ways to set yourself apart from your competitors. Of course, hard work and a good service or product are vital but theyre not the only route to success.
Business awards give all companies from SMEs to multinationals the opportunity to raise their profile, and they come with several added bonuses. On top of the clear marketing and commercial benefits, winning competitive awards can spur on a proud workforce to even greater heights. They also set your company apart from competitors and enhance your credibility in front of new and existing customers alike.
But does the prospect of opening your business to the scrutiny of judges fill you with fear? Or are you uncertain where to start when it comes to putting together a winning entry?
If so, log on to this special live webTV show, brought to you by the National Business Awards in partnership with Orange. Experts will be answering your questions, including Martin Stiven, Oranges VP of Business and Damian Reece, Head of Business coverage at the Telegraph Media Group.
Martin Stiven and Damian Reece join us live online to discuss how to make winning awards work for your company.
For more information visit www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk
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Brad Burton, the managing director of 4Networking, talking on BBC's Working Lunch, about how and why he started the company to be a resource for Small business to get together and network and on why people buy from people.
Video courtesy of the BBC
