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Elizabeth Donevan speaks to the restaurateur and chef who prefers to stay out of the kitchen – and doesn’t seem too keen on interviewers either. A hint of arrogance is to be expected from a man who achieved fame at the age of 33 when he became the first British, and youngest, chef to be awarded the coveted three Michelin stars. And, having carved out a celebrity profile with which every cooking-related product and middle-aged woman wants to be associated, we were prepared for him not to be lacking in self-confidence.
Link
http://www.enforbusiness.com/feature/white-noise
Wednesday, October 6
How to Attract People to Your Site
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Creating an online site for selling on the web is not enough on its own, just like getting a new telephone number and expecting it to ring is not realistic. To attract visitors to your website and convert them to customers you have to market the site. Here are some pointers on how you can persuade your prospects to visit and buy your products.
Link
http://www.is4profit.com/business-advice/sales-marketing/attract-people-to-your-site.html
Creating an online site for selling on the web is not enough on its own, just like getting a new telephone number and expecting it to ring is not realistic. To attract visitors to your website and convert them to customers you have to market the site. Here are some pointers on how you can persuade your prospects to visit and buy your products.
Link
http://www.is4profit.com/business-advice/sales-marketing/attract-people-to-your-site.html
Loan price war may be over
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Consumers have been warned personal loan interest rates are unlikely to fall much further following a recent mini price war. This is despite average loan rates standing at 12.8%, which is 4.1 percentage points above typical pre-credit crunch rates in July 2007. At the time, Bank of England base rate stood at 5.75%, compared to 0.5% now (see the Loan rates soaring MSE News story).
Link
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/loans/2010/09/loan-price-war-may-be-over
Consumers have been warned personal loan interest rates are unlikely to fall much further following a recent mini price war. This is despite average loan rates standing at 12.8%, which is 4.1 percentage points above typical pre-credit crunch rates in July 2007. At the time, Bank of England base rate stood at 5.75%, compared to 0.5% now (see the Loan rates soaring MSE News story).
Link
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/loans/2010/09/loan-price-war-may-be-over
Carly Crutchfield the young millionaire shares her wealth
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Carly Crutchfield may not look like a self-made millionaire property developer, but appearances can be deceptive. The inspirational 29 year old spoke to editor Jen Bishop.
Link
http://www.dynamicbusiness.com.au/articles/articles-entrepreneur-profile/carly-crutchfield-ccorp-1234.html
Carly Crutchfield may not look like a self-made millionaire property developer, but appearances can be deceptive. The inspirational 29 year old spoke to editor Jen Bishop.
Link
http://www.dynamicbusiness.com.au/articles/articles-entrepreneur-profile/carly-crutchfield-ccorp-1234.html
HSBC to target Australian SME sector
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“Hong Kong-based banking giant HSBC has announced it will begin targeting Australian SMEs with turnover between $1-10 million, with a focus on businesses that do business internationally.
While HSBC has previous concentrated on the middle market ($10 million to $200 million in turnover) and corporate ($200 million plus) segments of the Australian banking sector, the company's local head of commercial banking, Noel McNamara, says the growing global focus of Australian SMEs make the market attractive.”
Link
http://www.smartcompany.com.au/financial-services-and-insurance/20100806-hsbc-to-target-australian-sme-sector.html
“Hong Kong-based banking giant HSBC has announced it will begin targeting Australian SMEs with turnover between $1-10 million, with a focus on businesses that do business internationally.
While HSBC has previous concentrated on the middle market ($10 million to $200 million in turnover) and corporate ($200 million plus) segments of the Australian banking sector, the company's local head of commercial banking, Noel McNamara, says the growing global focus of Australian SMEs make the market attractive.”
Link
http://www.smartcompany.com.au/financial-services-and-insurance/20100806-hsbc-to-target-australian-sme-sector.html
Three South African startups chosen for Seedcamp week.
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“South African web startups, Cognician, GetAGreatBoss and iSigned are packing their bags for London.”
Link
http://memeburn.com/2010/09/three-south-african-startups-chosen-for-seedcamp-week/
“South African web startups, Cognician, GetAGreatBoss and iSigned are packing their bags for London.”
Link
http://memeburn.com/2010/09/three-south-african-startups-chosen-for-seedcamp-week/
Three of a kind - handling difficult people.
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“Dealing with different employees? Management Today Magazine review the best books to guide you through . . .”
Link
http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/books/1004497/books-three-kind-handling-difficult-people/
“Dealing with different employees? Management Today Magazine review the best books to guide you through . . .”
Link
http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/books/1004497/books-three-kind-handling-difficult-people/
Sometimes 'sorry' seems to be the hardest word.
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“Businesses used not to have to apologise all that much. Customers were more deferential in the past and they didn't know their rights. And there was no global 24-hour media or internet filled with bloggers and tweeters to terrorise companies. But times have changed. Now, smart bosses need to know how to be able to stand up straight, look the camera or interviewer in the eye and say sorry for things that have gone wrong - even if they are not really responsible for them. Running a company means having to say sorry, quite frequently.”
Link
http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/features/1012327/mt-masterclass-apologies/
“Businesses used not to have to apologise all that much. Customers were more deferential in the past and they didn't know their rights. And there was no global 24-hour media or internet filled with bloggers and tweeters to terrorise companies. But times have changed. Now, smart bosses need to know how to be able to stand up straight, look the camera or interviewer in the eye and say sorry for things that have gone wrong - even if they are not really responsible for them. Running a company means having to say sorry, quite frequently.”
Link
http://www.managementtoday.co.uk/features/1012327/mt-masterclass-apologies/
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