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‘Shadow insolvencies’ cause £200 million loss to taxpayers

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HMRC may have lost out on a massive £200 million in the last year as a result of ‘shadow insolvencies’, analysis suggests. A ‘shadow insolvency’ refers to when a firm becomes insolvent and when going...continue reading

The ‘Golden Strategy’ for acquisition success pt1: Buyer preparation and planning

Acquisition has always been viewed by many as a fast track route towards growth. Throughout history we see cases of companies acquiring other companies, sometimes buying out their competitors in order to tap into new markets and i...continue reading

Is the market about to see an influx of pubs for sale?

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Developments within the House of Commons could result in an influx of distressed pubs and premises for sale in 2015 as MPs look to scrap Britain's 'tied' pub system. As things stand, pub tenants are currently roped...continue reading

Buying a business or assets at auction

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When exploring different avenues for buying a business, one of the less trodden paths is to use an auction house. However, for smaller businesses this is a route often worth venturing down. There are numerous ways in which an ind...continue reading

Buying a business or assets at auction

When exploring different avenues for buying a business, one of the less trodden paths is to use an auction house. However, for smaller businesses this is a route often worth venturing down. There are numerous ways in which an ind...continue reading

Is the market about to see an influx of pubs for sale?

Developments within the House of Commons could result in an influx of distressed pubs and premises for sale in 2015 as MPs look to scrap Britain's 'tied' pub system. As things stand, pub tenants are currently roped...continue reading

Buy a business or start your own? Choosing the most direct path to success

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There are many reasons why someone would want to buy a business. For those who already own businesses it is the best way to grow, by expanding into new markets or out-muscle competitors. However, there are many people for whom bu...continue reading

SMEs need advice, not loans, Govt told

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The Government should be focusing more on offering advice to small businesses rather than on boosting lending to them, a cloud services provider to SMEs has said. John Davis, managing director of BCSG and former Product and Mark...continue reading

Less than a third of SMEs hold savings account

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New research highlights that only a third of small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK have a business savings account. Research by the British bank Aldermore found that 31 per cent of SMEs have a business savings accoun...continue reading

SMEs not concerned by potential higher interest rates

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The majority of small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) are unfazed by the prospect of raised interest rates. A survey by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) found that 78 per cent of SMEs felt tha...continue reading