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Buy-to-let still strong, says survey
by Rosie Beasley | 27 Oct 2008
Despite the effects of the global economic downturn on the housing market in the UK, many buy-to-let landlords remain positive about their investments, according to a new survey.
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SMEs replacing travel with technology
by Rosie Beasley | 27 Oct 2008
Many small-to-medium business enterprises (SMEs) are replacing travel with technology, one transport expert has stated.
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Buy-to-let owners targets of mortgage fraud
by Rosie Beasley | 27 Oct 2008
Buy-to-let owners are at the greatest risk of being targeted by mortgage fraud, one housing expert has claimed.
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Publicans at mercy of greedy Pubcos
by Rosie Beasley | 22 Oct 2008
Publicans are being bled dry by high rents set by their Pubcos, according to commercial solicitors Ferdinand Kelly.
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Contractors playing with fire on tax
by Rosie Beasley | 22 Oct 2008
Many contractors and freelance professionals are disregarding best practice when it comes to ensuring their contracts are outside IR35 and in the process are putting themselves at risk of being penalised by the Inland Revenue.
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Blogs confirmed as important business tool
by Rosie Beasley | 22 Oct 2008
Blogs have developed into a way for businesses to talk with their customer-base, according to a social networking expert.
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New help for small business from government
by Rosie Beasley | 22 Oct 2008
The new Labour Business Secretary, Lord Mandelson, has come forward with new proposals to help small businesses through the credit crunch and looming recession.
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Workers using packed lunches to combat credit crunch
by Rosie Beasley | 22 Oct 2008
Workers are increasingly likely to bring a packed lunch to work due to the effects of the credit crunch, one food expert has claimed.
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Buy-to-let still attracting investment
by Rosie Beasley | 20 Oct 2008
The buy-to-let property market is still attractive to investors despite the volatility seen in both domestic and global housing markets, according to new research.
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Companies should think harder about their internet presence
by Rosie Beasley | 20 Oct 2008
The design of a website is central to the reputation of a small business and how it is perceived, one web-development agency has claimed.
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