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A strong outlook for buy-to-let on the cards for 2008
by Rosie Beasley | 23 Jan 2008
There is no doubt that property investors have been cruising in the fast lane for the last few years. All over the country landlords have been lining their pockets with healthy returns from their buy-to-let properties. No serious buy-to-let investor would have passed up the chance to buy a property or properties in such a buoyant market. In line with this growth, the landlord insurance market has also matured, offering a wider range and better priced premiums than ever before.
Cash flow tips for the beleaguered business
by Rosie Beasley | 16 Jan 2008
Do you regularly put off monitoring your cash flow in favour of other less stressful tasks? With small business owners facing not only the effects of the credit crunch, a floundering stock market and the repercussions of the April budget report, but also a dip in consumer confidence, it would be tempting to bury your head in the sand. But if ever there was a great time to take control of your finances and your cash flow - this would be it.
Four inexpensive ways to give your restaurant a lift
by Rosie Beasley | 10 Jan 2008
If your restaurant business is stagnating, the best thing you can do is try to look at it with fresh eyes and identify small things to change that will make a difference. Before making any changes, however, ensure that your restaurant insurance policy will still cover you. Here are some simple ways to give your business a lift.
Resolve your buy-to-let property issues for a good year ahead
by Rosie Beasley | 10 Jan 2008
With 2008 off the mark it's a good time to prepare for the year ahead and ensure your buy-to-let property is in top form to maximise your rental potential.
Recruitment Agencies - Wave Goodbye to Admin
by Justine Coombe | 10 Jan 2008
For a small recruitment business, particularly a company with fewer than nine employees, resources are precious.
What type of pub owner could you be?
by Rosie Beasley | 10 Jan 2008
If your dream is to run a pub, then the first thing you need to consider - even before you find a business for sale - is what type of pub business you want to be involved with. There are three options to consider: Freehold, Leasehold or Tenancy. The option you choose may affect the type of pub insurance you need.
by Rosie Beasley | 09 Jan 2008
Most small business owners will have used the Christmas / New Year holiday period to recharge the batteries after a hectic year, spend some much valued time with family and friends, and perhaps enjoy some time away from home - and rightly so.
Commit your business to a greener future in 2008
by Rosie Beasley | 09 Jan 2008
It doesn't seem very long ago that when we referred to carbon in the workplace we were talking about the sheet of paper we used to make multiple copies of a document. Similarly, greenhouses were simply places to grow tomatoes.
Essential insurance for small businesses
by Rosie Beasley | 09 Jan 2008
General consensus in the business community suggests that the majority of the UK's small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) don't have adequate insurance cover for professional risks and that probably other types of important business insurance are also being overlooked.
It's all bad news but small businesses should keep positive
by Rosie Beasley | 09 Jan 2008
According to a report by accountancy firm BDO Stoy Hayward, more businesses will fail in 2008 than in the previous 5 years, with small businesses and start-ups making up the majority.
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