Business Insights

London rate increase could force firms out of capital

Rising business rates could force small companies out of London, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.

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UK small firm face up to costs of managing company expenses

The UK’s network of small businesses are losing out on more than £8.7 billion every year as a result of managing their financial obligations.

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SME owners overly reliant on personal finances

One in four small business owners has revealed that they turned to their own personal finances to help bail out their business or to fund growth in the last two years.

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Government moves to tackle late payments with commissioner search

The Government is actively taking steps to tackle late payment issues in the UK by seeking to appoint a small business commissioner.

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When should small business purchase property over renting?

Having fixed assets in property can help a business in the long term, but switching from rented property to buying it is not always the right step.

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