If you’ve written a business book there are many ways to publish it; looking for a traditional publisher, working with an independent or going it alone. According to Sue Richardson of SRA Books in order to decide on the best publishing route, you first need to understand what you want to achieve. For example, if […]
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Weather doesn't stop shareholders voting on the future of Nokia
Despite the icy rain that poured down in Helsinki, thousands of Nokia shareholders made it out to cast their vote about what should happen the Nokia. The crowd definitively agreed that the mobile company should be sold to Microsoft. At one point in time Nokia was a dominate force in phone manufacturing, but after today […]
Shadow Business Secretary urges chancellor to cut business rates
Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna is asking George Osborne to take a closer look at the small businesses and the high street and cut down the business rates to make sure that they can survive. It is no big secret that the high street has been on the decline for the past several years, but […]
As much as one third of commercial property purchase value being lost in unclaimed tax allowances in the UK
Tax threat to property sale values looms Tax threat to property sale values looms It’s set to be a double whammy for businesses across the UK once the changes in the Finance Act take effect in April 2014. Unclaimed property allowances estimated at millions of pounds are lost by business owners and with new taxes, […]
EasyJet invests millions in Airbus jets
EasyJet CEO Carolyn McCall has already made known her intentions of going head to head with rival carriers on shorter routes, something that will require them to acquire 135 Airbus SAS jets. The deal, worth $13 billion, has already been approved by the shareholders of the company with 57 percent voting in favour of McCall’s […]
Credit unions set to compete with payday loans
An independent think tank has come up with the argument that new legislation will give credit unions the power to compete effectively with payday lenders when giving short-term loans. Short term loans would have their monthly interest caps increased from 2% to 3% for short term loans offered by credit unions from April 2014. Civitas, […]
Burberry enjoy a rise in pre-tax profits
Burberry, the luxury goods retailer, has posted a substantial increase in this year’s pre-tax profits. 14% of this is attributed to the growth in Asian markets, where it has been increasing its presence. Although analysts had predicted profits of £415m, the group, well known for its camel, red and black checked-lined coats, posted a pretax […]
Finding the best public liability cover for your business
If you are a business owner, whether it is a one man band, an SME or something on a larger scale, there are various insurances that are compulsory for running your business. One of these is employee insurance, but this obviously isn’t prevalent in a one man enterprise. Public liability cover, on the other hand, […]
Labour party report blames short term thinking for British business problems
Short term thinking is a large problem facing British business owners today and is responsible for slowed economic growth rate according to a new report that was published this week by the Labour Party. Sir George Cox, the boss of the Institute of Directors wrote in a document that the only way that a business […]
Home Office and VPS warn businesses about metal theft in empty premises
VPS has warned business owner that properties standing empty are the most vulnerable to metal thefts after a Home Office report stated that these theft account for 1 in 6 in all sectors. VPS, who are responsible for managing more than 90,000 empty premises in both the UK and abroad, has sent out this warning […]