Entrepreneurs tell us what the best advice they've ever been given is.

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HAM Associates consider operational processes as a basis for their ergonomics design schemes. The development of their own internal processes has been a key part of their business success. John explains why companies should always follow processes to succeed.

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Philip Ercolano certainly showed early potential for success. In 1999, at the tender age of 17, he was signed by talent supremo Simon Fuller, the man behind such sensations as Pop Idol, American Idol, and So You Think You Can Dance? Just 10 years later, Philip struck out on his own and set up the now flourishing Cassius Management talent agency. But it hasn’t all been plain sailing...

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From a car crash, to physiotherapy, to starting a business – all in the space of a year. Perhaps not the path taken by most entrepreneurs, but that’s how Jo Mathews began TenPilates after meeting David Higgins when he became her trainer in a rehabilitation gym.

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Phoenix Training & Development started in 1995. In that time, the company has been drastically restructured and grown, but remained in the same premises throughout. Tim Holmes, client relationship director, explains why location is of such importance to Phoenix.

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Not many people would recognise a ‘problem with authority’ as a virtue, but the directors of design and digital media consultancy FRS Ltd cite that idiosyncrasy as a catalyst for their setting up one of London’s most dynamic and fresh young creative companies. Commercial director Peter Stormonth spoke to inspiresme.co.uk.

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It’s a market that’s traditionally found behind blanked out shop fronts in the seedier parts of Soho but one company has re-imagined the image of suppliers of adult goods and lingerie and is confident that its ‘by women for women’ approach will be a sure-fire winner for those looking to spice up their love lives.

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While many business owners and managers have found the recession tough, others were busier than others – including Skin Studios. Regardless of this, they opted to restructure the business in August 2010, focussing on their specialities to maximise profits.

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Finding a unique selling point can be hard, especially when your business operates in a very busy sector. Jonny Breeze found that having a unique selling point and strong team of staff helped his company, Yellow Cat Recruitment, to survive the recession – and become even stronger.

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Writing a sustainable and solid business plan is essential to business success; not only does it help with the entire decision-making progress but also makes it far more likely you’ll receive finance from investors.

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Design Connection - design led innovation specialist event & presentation at Westbourne Studios, London.

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Listen to a diverse range of successful small businesses let you know what quotes have inspired them to aim higher and work harder.

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inspiresme.co.uk was in attendance at the 'Do your own PR' event at Clerkenwell Workshops on September 6 2011 in London.

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On the 25th of January, SME owners and entrepreneurs alike joined at Club Workspace to attend a free finance workshop presented by FreeAgent.

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Business plans are documents of action; they say what your business is going to be doing and when it’s going to be doing it. They are essential documents for all companies and help ensure decisions are made on the basis of growth strategies.

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Entrepreneurs at DreamLaunch on December 1 2011 tell inspiresme.co.uk the best ways to go about launching a business.

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You’re starting your business and you’re heading for great things. However, despite the great commercial ideas and robust financial backing, your staff seem to be lacking that special spark and have not yet gelled into your ‘dream team’. Here we look at how you can best motivate your staff and increase productivity without spending a fortune.

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With online marketplaces so diverse, entrepreneurs and small businesses may be missing out on significant amounts of relevant visitors should they fail to effectively promote their products and services online. There are an enormous number of ways to do so; make sure you are using a variety of methods to maximise effectiveness.

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Protecting your business data is absolutely essential; with most information now stored digitally the loss of all or part of your data can destroy a business. Online threats are also considerable, making an integrated security plan essential.

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A business is only as good as its people, making it essential to recruit the very top talent. This is often harder than it seems; these tips till help you sieve the best from the rest.

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