How best to approach banks for credit facillities

The Telegraph’s Doctor Biz -  Guy Rigby provides advice on how best to approach banks for credit facillities. Q: I run a small, but fast growing distribution business and I rely on my bank for support. Given the widely reported credit crisis, should I be worried about the renewal of my facilities? A: There is [...]

Venture Navigator

The Daily Telegraph has teamed up with the Venture Navigator consortium of leading universities to allow you to test your business ideas online and improve your chances of success. “We tackle ten different elements of the test below with Sir James Dyson, founder of eponymous home appliances group, and Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson among [...]

Mervyn King’s insight on small business

Governor of the Bank of England Mervyn King caused much excitement on Tuesday when he attacked the “excesses” of the City of London and its culture of bonuses tied to short-term targets. But in the coverage that followed his statements to the Treasury Select Committee, little has been made of his disclosure that he has [...]

The Entrepreneur and the Virtual Assistant

Fast becoming a symbiotic relationship, the Entrepreneur and the Virtual Assistant is an awesome combination. At Equilibrium, we are acutely aware of this and demand the highest quality and diligence from ourselves when assisting our customers. Many Entrepreneurs have effectively used the administrative services at that Virtual Assistants provide at Equilibrium to enhance the progress [...]

So What Is a Virtual Assistant?

At Equilibrium, we are very keen to have clear and visible working systems and service delivery for our clients. Let’s begin with the question; So what is a Virtual Assistant? To put it simply, Virtual Assistants (VA’s) are individuals or groups of people who are experts and are highly skilled, providing the necessary administration or secretarial [...]

7 Ways to Get Green and Save Money

7 Ways to Get Green and Save Money is an excellent set of seven suggestions by Robert Mitchell at Computerworld that will help and enable any struggling business or individual in doing their bit to reduce their carbon print. Of course these suggestions are primarily for businesses in U.S, but can also be applied to [...]

City Business Library

The City Business Library is a free resource with reference libraries, library catalogues, a lending library and a research service. Although there is a small fee to pay, you can tailor your package according to your needs. A vast Aladdin’s cave, the City Business Library  provides collections, company information, country information, market research to name a [...]

British Chamber of Commerce Advice for Businesses

In many ways, the British Chamber of Commerce is a voice that flags problems on behalf of businesses to the government. Recognising that the British business sector is flailing behind the global phenomenon of business success stories such as in China, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam, India and so on, the BCC looks to support new and [...]

Expand Your Business Online

Do you want to increase the potential of your business online? At Equilibirium Solutions, we are forever on the search to find ways that would increase the potential of your businesses. With Google Base you will see that its an ideal tool where you can to expand your business online, generate interest and income. Google Base’s [...]

Business Link, a Vital Resource for Business Finance

Business Link provide practical guide for business and in particular they have a clear remit to assist new and establish businesses develop their skills in fund raising. A number of our clients have worked with Business Link where successful funding and financial partnerships have brought their business security. Business Link can assist you with putting together [...]