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The Small Business News aims to be informative to both decision makers and those closely involved in the devleopment of SMEs.

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For further information please contact Jacqueline Russell-Lowe.

May 2004 - Edition Number 198

• Payment times are still poor
• Joanna fires up 'Music on Fire'
• Consider disabled on line
• Business rates and small businesses
• Benefits of networking

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