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A new report suggests that non-bank community lenders – those that help businesses turned down for a loan by traditional lenders - are seeing an increased demand from businesses, whilst demand for bank finance is declining; hardly surprising when you consider the reluctance of banks to lend. In this article we explore what finance is available and which businesses it's suitable for.
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New research from Bacs suggests that businesses are waiting up to eight working weeks to get paid for an average of £31,000 in overdue payments. Unsurprisingly, large corporate companies not paying on time are the main culprit. Here are our top tips to getting paid on time, plus we let you know how you can blow the whistle on slow paying big businesses.
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This week is Exporting Week, but many small and medium-sized firms lack awareness of available export support from organisations such as UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and UK Export Finance (UKEF) to help them take advantage of exporting opportunities. Find out what help is available to you in this article.
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How to manage employees' use of mobile devices
7 May 2013
Have your say on army reserves in the workforce
7 May 2013
How to create a social media policy
7 May 2013
Is taking on employees getting easier?
23 April 2013
Local funding for local growth: Contact your Local Enterprise Partnership
23 April 2013
Next steps for improving skills
23 April 2013
How to grow your business from the inside
16 April 2013
Making the most of customer feedback
16 April 2013
New Business Bank: Revealed!
11 April 2013
Alternative sources of finance to boost cash flow and business growth
9 April 2013
Excessive credit and debit card charges banned
8 April 2013
Employment law changes for 2013: April and beyond
28 March 2013
First aid in your business: What you need to know
28 March 2013
Company and commercial law red tape to be cut
28 March 2013
What will the Employment Allowance mean to your business?
26 March 2013
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