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Company administrations rocket as the credit crunch bites
[May 9, 2008] The latest figures released by The Insolvency Service show that the number of businesses being forced into Administration or Receivership by their creditors has surged in the first three months of 2008.

SME's defiant over 'credit crunch', but late payment problems persist
[April 11, 2008] A new survey suggests that small businesses are defiant in the face of less favourable economic conditions, with many determined to continue with their expansion plans in 2008. However, late payment remains an issue for many companies.

Unfair bank charges - small businesses urged to claim refunds now
[March 17, 2008] Small businesses are strongly advised to lodge their complaints about unfair business banking charges as soon as possible.

Bank of England cuts interest rate by 0.25% to 5.25%
[February 7, 2008] The Bank of England has cut interest rates by 0.25%. The reduction, which brings the current base rate to 5.25%, was expected by many commentators.

Small businesses ‘too dependent’ on traditional forms of finance
[December 10, 2007] Owners and managers of the nation’s small business community are too dependent on traditional forms of finance and could be putting themselves at risk in times of economic uncertainty, according to new research.

Enterprise Capital Funds to boost small business investment
[November 19, 2007] A new round of Enterprise Capital Funds have been announced by the Government. Three new groups will receive £60 million in an effort to tackle the lack of investment backing currently available to small companies.

Will the 'credit crunch' create funding problems for small businesses?
[September 26, 2007] A leading invoice finance company advises small companies to review their funding arrangements as interest rates and lending criteria tighten.

Small company employees - pension contribution concerns
[September 18, 2007] New research suggests that small business employees are making insufficient contributions to their pensions.

Deadline looms for companies raising funds to take advantage of investor incentives
[May 15, 2007] A key deadline is looming for many companies actively planning to raise funds while allowing investors to take advantage of current Enterprise Incentive Scheme (EIS) reliefs.

Sole traders failing to plan for death or incapacity
[April 13, 2007] Two thirds of sole traders have no plans for their business in the event that they become incapacitated or die, according to the latest findings from Barclays Financial Planning.

Need finance for your business? Then pitch to The Midas Touch panel
[February 15, 2007] If you're looking for investors to back your business come and pitch at The Midas Touch. If you convince the millionaire panel, which includes Dragons Den's Peter Jones, you could get the cash investment you need in just 5 minutes.

National Pension Savings Scheme changes
[December 19, 2006] The National Pensions Saving Scheme comprises a new system of Personal Accounts which the Government is to introduce in 2012. An overview for small businesses.

Small Business Pensions - New Pensions Simplification rules
[November 16, 2006] The Pensions Simplification rules present a huge opportunitiy for business owners. Advice for small business owners who want to invest in a pension, together with an online quotation tool.

Pensions A-Day has little impact on small businesses
[October 25, 2006] Six months has passed since A-Day but more than half of the country’s SME owner-managers have made no change to their company’s pension schemes to comply with the legislation.

London's high-tech businesses top Euro venture capital league
[October 3, 2006] London has the largest cluster of high-tech venture capital-backed companies outside the US, according to a new report published by gateway2investment (g2i).

Lack of planning holding back London's entrepreneurs
[September 6, 2006] Figures released by Business Link for London reveal that 68% of budding entrepreneurs across London believe they do not require a business plan to raise funding.

Don't lose out on inheritance tax planning advantages
[July 25, 2006] A leading accountant is urging taxpayers to make sure that they understand and review their Inheritance Tax arrangements to ensure they are up to date with the new rules.

Bibby offers help under Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme
[July 13, 2006] One of Bytestart's commercial partners has announced it is now able to offer funding to UK businesses under the Small Firm Loan Guarantee scheme.

UK entrepreneurs "too busy" to sort out their personal finances
[June 21, 2006] UK business owners are putting their future wealth at risk because they are too busy running their businesses to plan for the impact that divorce or recent changes in pensions laws could have on their personal finances

Pensions A-Day: 10 key facts you need to know
[March 31, 2006] With A-day rapidly approaching, here are 10 key facts that you need to know about the changes that A-Day will bring to pensions.

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