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Industry bodies describe the Bank of England's decision to cut interest rates by 0.5 per cent as good news for small firms.
Small companies should be recognised in the bank restructuring programme to help them with rising costs, according to an industry body.
Most small firms realise the UK is on the verge of a recession but a majority expect their business to remain healthy or not to change, according to a new survey.
Gordon Brown has proposed a new £12 billion fund to help firms in the credit crunch.
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have called for a rate cut of half a percentage point when a decision is made later this week.
The Carbon Trust has doubled the amount small businesses can borrow to make their company more energy efficient.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has pledged to loan more money to small and medium-sized firms as commercial lenders tighten their criteria.
Record levels of fraud in the UK means companies should ensure they have watertight internal control procedures to prevent losing out, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) warns.
The decision made by the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) to hold interest rates at five per cent was 'understandable', the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) comments.
Small and medium-sized businesses may face a funding drought as banks begin to make accessing finance more difficult, the Forum of Private Businesses (FPB) claims.
The government needs to ensure small businesses are aware of the tax saving opportunities available to them, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
It is not a legal requirement that you open business account – but there are several reasons why it is a good idea.
Business credit cards provide a simple and efficient means to pay for business goods, services and expenses using a credit facility. SmallBusiness.co.uk and Simply Business explain some of the key features.
Business owners are increasingly using personal credit cards to fund their businesses, particularly when it comes to major purchases such as vehicles and equipment.
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