Business Insights

Accessing business finance – a few vital steps

Various studies have suggested that more SMEs plan to access finance in 2014 to drive sales and profit margins, but what is most important when looking for funds?

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Why ‘smart’ recruitment is so important for businesses

Throughout the recession the job market fell flat as many companies were simply not in a position to recruit new staff.

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What can be done to save the British high street?

There was once a time when the high streets of towns all across England were the thriving hubs of the community, but that has changed considerably over the years.

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Relying on social media to promote business

Developing a business revolves around building a customer base and it seems more SMEs than ever before are turning to social media to achieve it.

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Late payers owe SMEs nearly £55 billion

Late payments to businesses in the UK have more than doubled since the summer of 2013, with SMEs now owed almost £55 billion.

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