Umar Memon
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Businesses boosted by ‘Brand Britain’
Products labelled ‘Made in Britain’ are more attractive to overseas consumers than those with no declared country of origin, a study commissioned by Barclays Corporate Banking has found. The research found that 64% of consumers in new and emerging markets… Read more Businesses boosted by ‘Brand Britain’
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Small firms are thriving – take advantage
The latest Federation of Business survey has revealed that small firms in all sectors are buoyant about the prospects for trade for the final quarter of 2014. Businesses are taking on staff which is a tremendous sign of confidence in… Read more Small firms are thriving – take advantage
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Safeguarding your estate
Considering what you want to happen to your estate when you die and how to minimise the tax liability. Most of us are probably wealthier than we realise, particularly if we own our home. It is quite easy for a… Read more Safeguarding your estate
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Your money: Annuities special feature
Sales fall more than a third The number of annuities sold fell by more than a third between the first and second quarters of 2014, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The figures reveal that 27,902 fewer annuities… Read more Your money: Annuities special feature
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RTI penalty delay for small businesses
Small businesses will be exempt from real-time information (RTI) late filing penalties until March 2015, HMRC has announced. HMRC will phase in quarterly penalties for late RTI returns by business size, starting with those who employ 50 or more staff… Read more RTI penalty delay for small businesses
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Fewer SMEs using bank finance
The proportion of SMEs using traditional forms of finance fell in the second quarter of 2014, according to research by BDRC Continental. BDRC’s latest figures revealed that 30% of SMEs used ‘core’ finance – overdrafts, loans and credit cards –… Read more Fewer SMEs using bank finance
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Record confidence among small businesses
Confidence among small businesses has reached record levels, research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has shown. The FSB survey revealed that small firms in all sectors improved their outlook for the fourth quarter of 2014. Personal services experienced… Read more Record confidence among small businesses
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JacRox and Jack Ross – Whats the Difference?
We’ve been busy since our incorporation and our merger with Gatoff & Co working on the next stage of our growth plan. The growth plan has included creating a new online accountancy brand that we are very proud to announce… Read more JacRox and Jack Ross – Whats the Difference?
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Your money: Non-savers cite lack of spare money
More than a third (38%) of people don’t have enough money to save every month, according to research by Lloyds Bank. Lloyds Bank’s latest survey of more than 3,500 people found that 24% will either stop saving or save less… Read more Your money: Non-savers cite lack of spare money
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Recruitment growth hits 5 month high
Recruitment for permanent roles grew at the fastest pace in 5 months in July 2014, according to a report by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation. The survey, based on data collected from employers and recruitment consultancies, found that the number… Read more Recruitment growth hits 5 month high