The Wimbledon Guardian has joined Business Link South London to offer local businesses the chance to benefit from independent advice - for free.

A series of 50 fact sheets of useful information and advice on a wide range of business issues, including finance, marketing, moving premises, grants, etc, have been produced for Business Link by Hotline Publications.

Businesses can benefit from up to three of these free fact sheets by dialling Business Link on 07000 40 50 60 and requesting chosen topics from the following list:

Writing a business plan, Forming a business, Setting up an office, Buying a franchise, Marketing, Researching your market, Pricing, PR - your free publicity, Direct Mail, Advertising, Writing an advertisement, Selling to new customers, Customer Care, Purchasing, Negotiation, Business presentations, Tax, VAT, Choosing and using an accountant, Financing your business, Simple book-keeping, Budgeting, Credit control, Grants, Debt recovery, Insurance, Insolvency, Searching for premises, Property licences, Property leases, Buying a property, Property regulations, Moving into new premises, Recruitment & interviewing, Motivating your employees, Managing your time, Choosing and using a consultant, Innovation, Quality management, Choosing a computer, Choosing computer software, Simple accounting software, The Internet, Business law and using a solicitor, Employment law, Intellectual property, Health & safety, Environmental law, Importing, Exporting.

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