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Buy-to-let Confidence Following a Steady Upward Trend
by Justine Coombe | 06 Dec 2006
Figures have revealed that 14 per cent of the mortgages handled by mortgage advisors are currently buy-to-let mortgages. This proportion has grown from just six per cent in June 2001, showing just how much the buy-to-let market has grown in the space of five years.
Factoring a useful solution during business buy-outs
by Justine Coombe | 06 Dec 2006
Starting a new business from scratch can be an immensely difficult time in terms of funding, but taking over an existing company can also provide its own financial headaches.
Increase in average crime cost highlights need for insurance
by Justine Coombe | 06 Dec 2006
The latest crime figures from AXA have revealed that the average cost of individual cases of business crime has risen by six per cent, highlighting the importance of making sure your business is properly protected.
UK Small and Mid-Market Firms Lead European Growth Outlook
by Justine Coombe | 06 Dec 2006
In spite of the recent interest rate rises and fuel increases, small and mid market firms in England still have the most positive growth outlook across Europe, according to a study commissioned by GE Commercial Finance.
FPB voices opinion on Sunday trading
by Rosie Beasley | 30 Sep 2006
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has called for a revision of the Sunday trading restrictions in response to the Department of Trade and Industry's (DTI) request for views on the laws.
by Rosie Beasley | 29 Sep 2006
Small businesses that rely on constant water supplies are facing difficult times, as water companies seek permission to introduce drought orders.
Small businesses victims of anti-social behaviour
by Rosie Beasley | 28 Sep 2006
Over half of the UK's small business owners have been the victim of abusive and threatening behaviour either at work or while away on company business, a new survey has shown.
HMRC confirms unequal SME tax burden
by Rosie Beasley | 27 Sep 2006
HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed that the burden of tax regulation placed on small and medium-sized enterprises is harsher than on large companies.
Small business owners motivated by family
by Rosie Beasley | 26 Sep 2006
The desire to become rich is no longer the main motivation behind starting a business, a survey has discovered.
Self-employed work longer for less
by Rosie Beasley | 25 Sep 2006
Self-employed males tend to work longer hours for lower wages, according to a new study.
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