Wednesday 10 August

Today on StartupSmart, we look at whether the much-hyped Google+ will provide start-ups with any tangible benefit.

As tech expert Paul Wallbank explains, the new social network has some intriguing features for small businesses looking to market themselves. But is it a little early to call it a Facebook-killer?

Elsewhere, mentor Craig Hodges also has some social media advice, this time on how to promote offers via Twitter, and Taskmaster urges you to do some worst-case scenario planning.