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30 April 2014 Share           Top stories           How to be successful and happy running a business with your spouse For many it provides added advantages, while for others the consequences are dire. One key ability is transitioning between 'personal' and 'business'         Bringing out the best in your employees doesn't have to be a chore Three businesses tell us about the diverse (and fun) ways in which they maintain high productivity among staff               Competitions           E:ON energy challenge competition - enter now The small business network and E:ON are offering you the chance to win an energy audit and showcase your business to the wider SME community         Guardian Small Business Leader of the Year - have your say Vote for the small business leader you think has made the greatest impact on their organisation and staff               From our partners: O2 Business           Right skills wrong postcode: the perks of remote working Offering staff the opportunity to work remotely benefits both parties - but you need a strategy in place to make it work               Other small business news from The Guardian           The new butcher, baker, candlestick maker: just how real are they? The new 'artisans' popping up on our high streets have nothing to do with the skilled workers of history – they're selling a vibe         UK GDP growth: what the economists say Official figures show that the economy grew by 0.8% in the first quarter and experts predict 3% growth for 2014 as a whole               Get in touch           Contact us Alison Margiotta, Editor,Alison.Margiotta@theguardian.com » Richard Beedell, Commercial Manager,Richard.Beedell@theguardian.com »     Other ways to connect             Page posted "By Mike Armstrong" - The Voice of Social Media www.thevoiceofsocialmedia.wordpress.con