Advent Calendar 2009 news published by Orchard Growth from around the web. en-gb http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news// http://www.orchardgrowth.com http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news// It has been a tough 2009 but more of us are here than we might have expected. There are some signs that we have reached a turning point, but it will not be easy, and there are still some clouds on the horizon.]]> http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/enjoy-your-break-1004.php Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:51:14 GMT http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/enjoy-your-break-1004.php As you have probably gathered by now, it is an uncertain world out there, and this situation is unlikely to change in 2010. Indeed it is probably fair to say that uncertainty is likely to with us for a lot longer. ]]> http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/tip-16-embrace-uncertainty-1003.php Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/tip-16-embrace-uncertainty-1003.php Competition has always been there in business, and beating the competition (fairly of course) is part of the game. The current recession has impacted on competition in a number of ways. In some sectors it has become fiercer, as businesses chase an ever shrinking number of opportunities, particularly in areas where barriers to entry are low.]]> http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/tip-15-compete-and-collaborate-1002.php Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:09:52 GMT http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/tip-15-compete-and-collaborate-1002.php When it comes to maximising scare resources in 2010, businesses that embrace flexibility, diversity and imagination in the way that they work will give themselves the best chance of succeeding.]]> http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/tip-14-flexibility-diversity-and-imagination-1001.php Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:32:49 GMT http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/tip-14-flexibility-diversity-and-imagination-1001.php Probably the biggest concern of any business looking to grow at present is finance: how to get it when you need it, and how to keep it when you have it.]]> http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/tip-13-get-your-finance-here-1000.php Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:31:26 GMT http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/tip-13-get-your-finance-here-1000.php Go west..Go east..Go anywhere! With sterling at historical lows, the opportunity to take your goods and services to new markets can be very tempting, and for some businesses this could be the best chance to grow their business in 2010.]]> http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/tip-12-broaden-your-horizons-998.php Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:46:40 GMT http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/tip-12-broaden-your-horizons-998.php One of the key ways of maximising your working capital as explained earlier is to maximise supplier credit. This is often the most forgotten form of finance, yet probably the most important.]]> http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/tip-11-manage-your-credit-rating-996.php Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:23:39 GMT http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/tip-11-manage-your-credit-rating-996.php While it is important to make sure that your staff are being trained and cared for, it is equally vital that you do not neglect your own training and personal development.]]> http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/but-don-t-forget-to-look-after-yourself-995.php Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:05:36 GMT http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/but-don-t-forget-to-look-after-yourself-995.php They have supported you through one of the most difficult years in living memory. They have worked harder than ever, possibly for less money, and put in the hours when required. They may have even seen some of their colleagues been made redundant. ]]> http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/look-after-your-people-and-they-will-look-after-yo-993.php Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:14:11 GMT http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/look-after-your-people-and-they-will-look-after-yo-993.php Right, now you have your plan in place, you will need something else in place to enable you to monitor progress, and make changes to your business as and when required.]]> http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/and-know-where-you-are-going-992.php Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:36:14 GMT http://www.orchardgrowth.com/news/advent-calendar-2009/and-know-where-you-are-going-992.php