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How to Use Computer Security for Small Business

The first-time business computer user has a lot to learn, but getting help from data protection services is something they should consider at an early stage. Computer fraud may be…

Marie Mayle March 31, 2010

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How to Use Hawthorn

This attractive member of the rose family has sweet-scented snow white blossoms covering hedgerows in spring as a herald to summer, and bright red berries in autumn. Almost all parts…

Arthur Kunkle March 30, 2010

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How to Use Lady’s Mantle

The name Alchemilla derives from the Arabic word alkemelych meaning alchemy, for this attractive plant with its elegant foliage and lacy yellow flowers was a favourite of the medieval alchemists.…

Arthur Kunkle March 30, 2010

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How to Use Oak

The oak is the most majestic of trees, and although it grows all over Europe it is regarded as being peculiarly English. The Common or British oak is intricately linked…

Arthur Kunkle March 30, 2010

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How to Use Opium Poppy

The bright red corn poppy is a familiar sight in un-sprayed wheatfields and likes to grow on disturbed land, such as ploughed or battle ground. From European battles of the…

Arthur Kunkle March 30, 2010

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How to Successfully Engage in the Basics of Franchising

Franchising is now a widely known, if still not always understood, business activity in Britain which has become an important part of the enterprise scene. A special day in the…

Marie Mayle March 27, 2010

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How to Take Into Consideration The Current Market Position When Choosing Business Premises

Sooner or later, with or without 'encouragement' from the planners, most small firms need proper business premises. Working from home may be a useful launching pad but it is not…

Marie Mayle March 27, 2010

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How to Tell if an Egg is Bad

Eggs are most often the main ingredient for delicious meals; however they can also be the cause of food poisoning if they are eaten when they have already gone bad.…

Bruno Silva March 27, 2010

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How to Handle Business Relocation Old Industrial or Refurbished Premises

Particularly in the inner areas of our towns and cities there is a stock of Victorian and pre-First World War properties which are generally inexpensive but often uncomfortable. The building…

Marie Mayle March 24, 2010

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How to Handle Misconduct Dismissals In Your Business

The law on unfair dismissal specifies that misconduct is a potentially fair reason for dismissal, but gives little or no guidance on the sort of behavior that may warrant dismissal…

Marie Mayle March 24, 2010

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How to Handle the Legal Requirements When Planning the Office

It is often said that ignorance is no excuse at law, yet the rules and regulations that control our use of office space are so numerous, so complex and so…

Marie Mayle March 24, 2010

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How to Handle the Office Accommodation When Planning the Office

Whether you need 500 or 5000 square feet of office space, the problems remain virtually the same, and the choice of the right kind of accommodation is as important to…

Marie Mayle March 24, 2010

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How to Prepare Your Garden Soil

A lot of books have been written on the subject of gardening! However, the main points the new gardener needs to be concerned with are soil depth, soil texture, soil…

Arthur Kunkle March 24, 2010

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How to Prevent Garden Accidents

Paths Make sure the garden path is in good condition with no loose or uneven stones on which people could trip. Your steps should be safe too. Always sweep leaves…

Arthur Kunkle March 24, 2010

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Effective printed materials are keys to successful PR. Learn to write powerful copy, commission strong design and photography, and organize quality printing to ensure persuasive results. Thinking about Publicity Producing…

Marie Mayle March 24, 2010

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How to Search for Business Premises Based on Size

Although most firms start trading on a modest scale, business premises should normally allow for some reserve space. This will avoid the problems and frustrations of operating in a cramped…

Marie Mayle March 24, 2010

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How to Prune Fruit Trees

Tree pruning is something of a specialist subject, and becomes ever more diverse as new varieties of familiar fruits come on stream. To add to the confusion, new and hitherto…

Leona Kesler March 23, 2010

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How to Prune Your Garden

THE BASICS Having a good understanding of why pruning and training are necessary is a major step towards success. What are the aims and objects? Pruning is carried out: to…

Arthur Kunkle March 23, 2010

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How to Recruit Employee in Small Business

The first person you employ is often a friend or a member of the family. How do you set about finding someone you do not know, and selecting the right…

Marie Mayle March 23, 2010

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How to Spot Out Potential Franchisees

Franchisees come from a wide variety of backgrounds and range from university graduates to those who left school at the earliest opportunity. What unites them is the idea of running…

Marie Mayle March 23, 2010