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Autumn Statement fallout: How will SMEs be affected? Yesterday saw Chancellor George Osborne’s much-awaited Autumn Statement, and with it a return to some ‘tried and tested’ tools designed to help boost SMEs. The ACCA (Association of Chartered…

RHA expresses late payment concerns The Road Haulage Association (RHA) wants the government to take action in getting leading companies to pay suppliers more promptly, which could consequently help improve the cash flow of SMEs and…

Young entrepreneurs on rise but needing help to flourish There are more and more young entrepreneurs emerging across the UK, with the numbers having increased by approximately 25% in the last three years. However, most are not lasting long, according to…

Overdraft fees highest for almost three years Small businesses and SMEs are incurring the highest interest rates on overdrafts in almost three years, a new report by business IT finance provider Syscap has found. Key points from the report…

Young Apprentice – Week Five Appraisal On to Week Five of the Young Apprentice and, finally, something to get the candidates a bit more excited. Wembley Stadium was the location for the announcement of the task, as a pre-recorded message…