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More new mothers realising entrepreneurial instincts
by Rosie Beasley | 30 Mar 2007
Increasing numbers of new mothers and expectant women are discovering their entrepreneurial instincts and establishing home-based businesses.
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Companies courting catastrophe must discover cover
by Rosie Beasley | 30 Mar 2007
Half of the small businesses in Britain have no contingency plan in the event of a disaster or accident that prevents them from trading.
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Government rewards entrepreneurs
by Rosie Beasley | 30 Mar 2007
Entrepreneurs between the ages of 13 and 30 can apply for the Daily Mail's Enterprising Young Brits competition.
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FSB issues stark warning on identity fraud
by Rosie Beasley | 30 Mar 2007
As part of National Identity Fraud Prevention Week, which raises awareness of the risk of identity fraud for both individuals and small firms, The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has issued a warning to small business owners to take precautions against one of the fastest growing crimes in the UK.
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Turning time into money
by Rosie Beasley | 30 Mar 2007
Landlords value a swiftly processed buy-to-let mortgage and property purchase higher than a competitive rate, a survey of intermediaries has shown.
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Head online for lower van insurance premiums
by Rosie Beasley | 30 Mar 2007
Leading insurers are hiking their car and van insurance premiums.
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Interest rate rise fuels demand for rented property
by Rosie Beasley | 30 Mar 2007
Increasing interest rates are making buying a property more difficult for many young UK adults and increasing the number of people looking to rent property, according to Paragon Mortgages.
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The time is now for business credit
by Rosie Beasley | 30 Mar 2007
Businesses in need of a loan should consider approaching a lender for finance before the beginning of November, since experts concur that a base rate rise is imminent.
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Brit Businesses amongst worst payers in Europe
by Rosie Beasley | 28 Mar 2007
British businesses are considered to be some of the worst payers in Europe, suffering a poor reputation with customers both at home and abroad, according to research amongst 1,200 European firms carried out by global credit insurer, Atradius.
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Buy-to-let booming in tenth year
by Rosie Beasley | 28 Mar 2007
Buy-to-let is celebrating its tenth anniversary.
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