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What's new? A Home and Small Business Viewpoint of the news from HBA Chairman, Len Tondel, 1 May 2013:
Planning Enterprise; Exceptional discounts with UPS and DHL; free 1 minute guide to eliminating online security threats; discounted train fares; 20% VAT rate guide; Free photography for your website; Complimentary IT training course online;Twitter guide for home businesses; Business start-up videos from HMRC; NEW British Chamber of Commerce networking site; Venture Navigator - free government online business service; SchoolSales is launched - and it's FREE; 22 Ways to Save Energy with Gadgets . . . and other things to avoid; Starting-up sustainable economy home businesses; HMRC launch online tax help for new and small businesses; 105 pages of energy-saving articles for home and business; Extra financial help for home business owners; free legal helpline for families on a low income; tax credit estimator; Find a PR agency - free service; UK-focused BizWiki; British Shops and Stores Association website E-mentoring website; Home business and work from home resource blog; iTrade website ; New, free website for entrepreneur start-ups; Free home business book download ; The Search Engine Guide website ; Setting up an IT system; Home Business plan software; Online business skills assessor; Business4Brunch website; Save > 87% on toner + 5% online discount for Home Business Alliance Members; Directory of waste and recycling facilities; Farmers' markets forum launched; Retail Enterprise Network; New website for working from home craft-based businesses . . . and more

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