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According to the Institute of Directors the average managing director of a small business earns £70,000, the same salary as a head teacher or a GP, and is less driven by money than by other benefits.

From the page: "So the coalition government set out its stall this week by outlining measures it believes will aid the UKâ€s five million or so small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs)."

From the page: "Growing a business isnâ€t easy, but experience has taught me that one of the keys to success is to set yourself apart from the rest. Thankfully, it doesnâ€t have to be expensive."

From the page: "I am wanting to set up an online shop for my social forum and would like to become a sole trader. I have a 9-5 job and wondered how I go about doing both? I am confused as it states that you have to become self employed to work as a sole trader."

From the page: "Case studies are stories describing how a customerâ€s business has benefitted from using a product (or service). They can be in written, podcast (audio file) or video format."

From the page: "Signing a contractIf you are planning to outsource your IT support to another company then you may initially focus on the cost of such support - and maybe the supplierâ€s reputation."

From the page: "Blogging has many benefits. It will help you build relationships with your clients and prospective clients. It enables you to demonstrate your expertise and helps you gain immediate feedback on an idea. And done correctly, youâ€ll also gain targeted leads. Oh, and the traffic you receive from your fabulous content will also help you in the search rankings."

From the page: "Missed the third episode of The Apprentice? Catch up here."