The Shrinking Economy
Whilst the government attempts to justify its strategy on deficit reduction, the reality is that the economy is not improving,…
What Makes Bankers Tick
For thousands of small businesses the idea of obtaining a bank loan has become little more than pie in the…
Staying Afloat
Late payment remains a huge issue for small businesses as they continue to struggle in an uncertain economy. Whilst small…
Small Business Borrowing
Small businesses borrowing costs are at their highest level since late 2009 hitting companies that are hoping to expand. The…
Double Trouble
According to the latest data, the UK has sunk back into recession. The shock downturn heaps additional weight on the…
Time To Risk Assess
One of the main characteristics of an economic downturn is that it shakes out poorly managed businesses. Regrettably it often…
Landlords Take Heed
It is time for landlords to take a more flexible and sensible approach to businesses that find themselves glued to…
Challenging Business Rates
Despite the appalling state of the economy, the government has seen fit to raise business rates by an average of…
Big Brother
Having just announced its plans for more state access to the communications network, it would appear that the government has…