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		<title>How to Give Your New Business the Best Chance of Survival</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last year was a tough one. A worldwide pandemic combined with Brexit uncertainty has made this a difficult time to run a business. Thousands of businesses have found the challenges for businesses in the UK too much to deal with,. An unprecedented number of shops, pubs, restaurants and companies have had to close their doors for good in recent months. New businesses have struggled the most, with many falling through the cracks of government assistance and being left without support. With a double-dip recession inevitable, there’s never been a riskier time than now to start a new venture. But while the risks are inevitable, there is also opportunity. Stringent business planning combined with expert financial advice can give new business owners the chance they need for survival. Keep reading to discover how your new business [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Zombie Firms Holding The UK Economy Back</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Gerald Irwin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2019 07:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The recession of 2008 gave rise to a unique and unprecedented set of economic circumstances intended to ameliorate the financial turmoil and allow a path to recovery. Now, 10 years on, we are forced to contend with a number of unintended consequences. One such consequence includes the rise of anomalous economic beings like the “zombie firm” which have become increasingly prevalent over the last decade. These undead companies operate in a space between growth and insolvency; employing thousands of people, but just barely ticking over as a result of low interest rates and forbearing creditors. Though seemingly innocuous; zombie firms present a significant threat to the growth and development of the UK economy, particularly as the uncertainty of a post-Brexit economy looms. What exactly is a zombie firm? There are a number of different definitions [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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