1. The keys to successful selling…

The fate of Woolworths, the iconic retail chain which has traded for 99 years, now hangs in the balance, a situation which is as shocking as it is sad.

2. The Chancellor’s Pre-Budget Report…

Over spending, too much borrowing, negligible savings, loss of confidence, verge of bankruptcy - does it all sound familiar?

3. The EU Working Time Directive…

Nick James is a Whitley-based entrepreneur who has gone from car park attendant to million pound businessman.

4. Why now could be a good time to start a new business…

Nick James is a Whitley-based entrepreneur who has gone from car park attendant to million pound businessman.

5. Cutting costs in the credit crunch

Nick James is a Whitley-based entrepreneur who has gone from car park attendant to million pound businessman.

6. Work smarter not harder

Nick James is a Whitley-based entrepreneur who has gone from car park attendant to million pound businessman.

7. Support for a further cut on interest rates

8. Don't get stung online

Nick James is a Whitley-based entrepreneur who has gone from car park attendant to million pound businessman.

In the first of a new weekly column, Nick has some choice words on how to avoid being stung online.

9. Driving traffic to your site

This week Nick has some choice words on how to drive traffic to your website.

10. Writing a press release

Whatever line of business you are in, it’s important that people know about you. Being featured in the media either locally or nationally is a great way to raise your company profile and communicate what you do to the maximum number of people.