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One in 10 SMEs struggle with tax bill

One in 10 (11 per cent) small business owners have experienced difficulties... More >

High-street sales fall in January

Retail sales fell in the year to January, after modest growth last month, and... More >

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Featured Posts

All prepared

Government austerity measures are likely to have a severe impact on John Wilkes’ business, but he’s already planning for survival. The biggest issue John Wilkes and his firm ANDS faces is the current... More >

Ask the experts

This month’s questions were answered by experts who are part of the Aspen Waite Business Network, which is headed by Paul Waite.           Question: We are a relatively new business, having traded... More >

Card sharp

Very few people expect to be paid by cash or cheque nowadays. But which is the best card for your business? The gradual phasing out of cheques across the global economy and the desire amongst businesses... More >

Top 5 tips for reducing business energy bills

Advertising feature. The ‘Top 5 tips for reducing energy bills’ is brought to you in association with Make It Cheaper. Make It Cheaper is the UK’s leading business price comparison and... More >

The right path

With investors feeling wary in the aftermath of the economic crisis,Aviva believes it could have the answer for you and your clients. The banking and global economic crisis of recent years has left many... More >

Top Insurance News

Severe weather to hit 84% of SMEs

Should last winter’s severe weather return, 84 per cent of businesses... More >

Insurers brace for downgrade impact

Professional indemnity insurance premiums could soar as a result of the Eurozone... More >

British Gas urges businesses to prepare for winter

British Gas is urging businesses to prepare for a cold winter, with an estimated... More >

Top Banking News

HSBC commits to UK SMEs in 2012

HSBC has announced a number of commitments aimed at supporting UK businesses... More >

Last Bacs date December 21

A plethora of bank holidays over the festive period and an overworked postal... More >

Taskforce to boost finance options for businesses

Business Secretary Vince Cable has set out the next steps to diversify business... More >

Top Debt News

Taskforce to boost finance options for businesses

Business Secretary Vince Cable has set out the next steps to diversify business... More >

SMEs failing to secure funding

Following the credit easing initiatives announced in last week’s Autumn Statement,... More >

Payment delays stall SME growth

The number of UK firms spending more than a quarter of their time chasing outstanding... More >