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(17.05.12) What's new for the Home Business Alliance? eBOSS news/articles: eBOSS May ; Launch of UK Enterprise Rockers movement New Start Scotland registration Free ticket registration for Great British Business Show The Stars of Make It In Great Britain. Nationwide Enterprising Britain competition

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Best energy saving devices for the home 2012. Recycling websites for home and work;How to conduct an energy audit; Energy saving and recycling in the home and office; saving electricity; Google powermeter - realtime online tracking of energy consumption at home or office; Eco House manual review; 10 Ways to Save Water; heating articles and tips; boiler scrappage scheme; DesignBuyBuild newsletter; a sustainable home for free? Sony electronic goods scrappage scheme; Energy efficiency for older or listed homes; UK renewable energy degree courses; £10,000 energy efficiency loans

Current populist scams: British tabloid Euromyths and EU myths; Microsoft Support Centre scam; telephone loan scams; Anti-virus selling scam; Scammers using 'consumer laws'; Security concerns on public Wi-Fi access; Broadband ISPs pulling a fast one; new 'vishing' scam; Facebook unauthorised data sharing; 'Friendly' Facebook scam; PleaseRobMe website; Mobile phone data scam; most expensive banks for unfair overdraft charges; £34 million KF Concept pyramid scheme conviction; shafted by Farepak again; Farepak bosses face directorship ban; administrators continue Farepak shafting saga; energy discount salesmen; guarding against eBay fakes; Scamnesty; smartphone security risk

Current consultations/results - Updated CAP Code; Latest Treasury tax consultations (9); getting British Business Online initiative; learn about computers and the internet - UK online centres; Free and impartial debt advice (Daily Finance); credit card comparator New online marketing rules; 27 Ways To Beat Taxman

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What's new? A Home and Small Business Viewpoint of the news from HBA Chairman, Len Tondel, May 2012:
Ryan Jarvis in-house Pay Per Click seminars;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

Home business news

• New Bill will 'boost business confidence', BIS says
• Business minister attempting to recruit more mentors
• Vauxhall car plant 'saved by GM'
• Housing market 'not being fixed'

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