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Welcome to the loop
In the Loop this month we look at ways to freshen your business up and how to protect yourself and your ideas from being stolen. We also take a look back at the recent budget and what it means to businesses and have a look at the latest web phenomenon, Twitter. All that and more... 		The Loop - May 2009
The importance of protecting intellectual property
Every business generates some form of Intellectual Property. But how do you identify it and how can you best protect it?
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The Budget 2009
Now the dust has settled on the recent budget, it’s time to examine what was said and how it affects your business.
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Business in your area

Use the student talent pool to help your business
Use the student talent pool to help your business

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Dates for your calendar
What's coming up in Norfolk

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Monthly Poll
Are you concerned about the recent outbreaks of Swine Flu?

Yes
No
Regular Tips
more Can Twitter help your business?
Recent research suggests that more than 6,000 small firms a day are joining the social networking website Twitter, believing it can offer effective low-cost marketing and networking. But can Twitter really help your business?

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more 10 ways to... Freshen up your offer
If your business is going to survive and grow you need to move with the times. It’s essential to stay in touch with what your customers want and adapt to meet the needs of the market. Follow our tips to freshen up your offer

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more What does it take to be the next Alan Sugar?
This latest survey is designed to find out what your current thoughts are about entrepreneurship and the people who are able to make a success of business whatever the conditions.

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Monthly question - you ask, we answer
How do I prepare for a tax inspection... On 1 April 2009, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reformed its system for making tax inspections. Tax inspectors can now visit your premises to check a wider range of tax payments than they could before.
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Monthly Poll
Have you had any problems with your bank since the credit crisis struck?

Yes || 40.48%
No || 59.52%

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