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Dear Subscriber,

With the holiday season almost upon us, we ask whether taking on an intern over the summer is worth the trouble, show you how to find a web host that won't let you down, and much more:

Thanks for all your comments, there is a lot happening in the small-business world over the summer so please keep them coming.

Tom Whitney, MyDonut editor

Should you pay for an intern?

		Taking on an intern might seem a cheap means of bringing in an extra pair of hands. But it might not be as low cost as you think. Are interns worth the trouble?

Eight steps to a reliable web host

		If your site goes down you risk losing sales and damaging your reputation. So how do you find a provider you can count on? Here are the eight key questions to ask.

Profile: The website pioneer

		Wendy Tan-White's website software firm Moonfruit has helped build more than 3.6m sites. The UK's first lady of technology reveals how she conquered the market.

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	From the Law Donut


	Blog: Facebook suicide - is it your time?

	Is your website still legal? How to comply with new cookie rules

	Government proposes radical changes to employees' rights


	Video: Don't recruit in your own image


	Small business news


	Supermarket watchdog needs teeth to protect small suppliers

	Tax cheats to be targeted by new HMRC software

	Cost of patent cases cut for small firms


Feature: The golden rules of running a seasonal business	Blog: Four ways to sell more online	Forum: Selling food to supermarkets
Get advice about setting up a summer business.	Dale Cook provides his tips on how to sell more via your website.	Do you need or can you offer advice on selling your food products to a supermarket?


Feature: Data protection: 20 FAQs	Blog: The Lawyer's Guide to Office Romance	Forum: Opposing the winding up petition of a company

Make sure you understand and comply with data protection rules with our set of 20 FAQs.	Michael Scutt explains the pesky legal technicalities behind unusual uses for the stationery cupboard.	What do you do if you think your co-director has acted negligently and against the company's interests?


Feature: Get the most out of customer testimonials	Blog: Is your website up to scratch?	Forum: Tell us your media success stories

Ten easy ways to generate glowing customer testimonials to promote your business.	Sian Lenegan explains how to find out whether your website is a star performer or a dud.	Getting good PR is not easy. What's the most positive press coverage you've ever had?

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