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21Jun, 2019

Breathing space for Bank of England on interest rates as inflation falls

FALLING car prices and air fares helped send inflation down for the second month running, figures showed today, giving the Bank of England breathing space to keep rates low. Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed annual inflation was …

22Apr, 2019

How to balance your director duties with stakeholder management

It isn't easy for a company director to manage stakeholders while also fulfilling your director duties to the best you can. But there are ways to balance the two – here is how. Last year, the country was rocked by revelations …

19Mar, 2019

How to make your business more credible to investors

Being in a position where your company is easily able to attract funding and investment is key, writes Chris Robertson, CEO of Creditsafe UK. While increasing sales might seem the most obvious avenue for achieving growth as an SME, gaining …

23Feb, 2019

Here are the stocks Warren Buffett says he’s betting on for the long run

KEY POINTS Warren Buffett says he and Charlie Munger, Berkshire’s vice chairman, don’t view these holdings “as a collection of ticker symbols – a financial dalliance to be terminated because of downgrades by ‘the Street,’ expected Federal Reserve actions, possible …

17Jan, 2019

2019 VC investment predictions: UK venture capital investors hold their nerve as Brexit looms

The UK remains attractive for venture capital funding despite Brexit uncertainty. VCs weigh in on the future of funding fast-growth startups against the odds. The UK bucked expectations in 2018, continuing to attract significant levels of Venture Capital (VC) funding …

16Jan, 2019

Selfridges shakes up seasonal retail

Bricks-and-mortar retailers might not be able to beat online competition on price or convenience, but Selfridges has shown that people can still be persuaded away from their computer screens and onto the high street. In defiance of a tough market …

09Jan, 2019

December 2018 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

December news shed light on a particular topic – debt. Household debt hit a new record, rising to £15,385 in the third quarter of 2018. This is up £886 from 2017, according to TUC. “Years of austerity and wage stagnation has pushed …

18Dec, 2018

November 2018 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

November was a massive serving of Bexit warning pie. The dreaded B-word cropped up on numerous occasions, showing exactly why businesses need to prepare for any outcome. The month started with warnings from both the government and Bank of England, …

05Dec, 2018

What are deductible expenses?

We delve behind the confusing language to give you the low-down on what deductible expenses are, including how you can use them to boost your SME. Just like every profession, the accounting profession uses jargon that is unfamiliar to the …

08Nov, 2018

October 2018 economic statistics: All the figures SMEs need to know

Are we headed for the worst year since the financial crisis? Experts seem to think so. Real Business takes a look at the October events that led to this alleged decision. Brexit-related uncertainty has lifted, setting the stage for a …

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