The Enterprise Zone scheme was designed to boost Britain’s economy and create stability for the future, giving SMEs and start-ups the opportunity to acquire quality premises at an affordable cost. Mark Prisk MP By cutting business rates and providing... Read More
Since the start of the year, when all signs indicated a significant improvement in the economic situation in this country, businesses across the board began hiring again in order to be prepared for a post-recession boom period. While retailers remain... Read More
Since the banking crisis brought the issue of bad lending to light, banks have become increasingly wary of signing off on loans to small businesses. And while lending has gradually increased in recent months due to governmental pressure on the UK’s largest... Read More
The venture capital group behind The Life of Pi film is launching a programme to make at least £2.25m available to the best creative and media start-ups in the UK. Ingenious Ventures has started its Ingenious Seed Investment Programme to make 15... Read More
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that problems such as hacking, computer viruses and data security breaches were a “barrier to growth” that could no longer be overlooked. A report from the FSB found that cyber crime is costing... Read More
In the past few years, many proposals have been put forward as “miracle” cures for the economic situation. However, it has become increasingly apparent that growth is reliant on the businesses which operate in the UK – and this, of course, includes SMEs... Read More
Since the economy took a turn for the worst in late 2008 and the country was plunged into recession, banks have been increasingly unwilling to lend to small businesses. Taxpayer bailouts have made chains such as RBS and Lloyds careful about gambling with what... Read More
Small businesses have struggled greatly during the economic downturn, with a combination of a drop in consumer demand and lack of lending on the part of Britain’s banking chains putting many in dire straits. Chancellor George Osborne However, the... Read More
When the economic crisis led to full-scale recession in the UK many blamed the banks for the situation, claiming the larger chains had ushered in a culture of reckless lending and irresponsible investment. The taxpayer was forced to bail out chains... Read More
Vacancy rates and empty property taxes have featured prominently in the news as of late indicating that, while the commercial property market may be showing signs of recovery, there is still some way to go. While this may be bad news for landlords with... Read More
