Twitter has decided to open up its advertising business to small UK businesses for the first time just one week after it opened its IPO. Twitter made the decision this week to open up its advertising platform to Canada, the UK, and Ireland which will be the first time that it sells ad space to […]
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New report claims plans for new HS2 north-south rail link are viable
The CILT, or Chartered Institute for Transport and Logistics, have just have published a new report which argues that there really is a compelling case for the building of the new proposed high speed rail link between the north and the south as the report states it will play a vital role in supporting the […]
UK businesses warned not to bank on securing traditional financing
Businesses in the UK have received the message that they must follow the lead set by the construction industry and relinquish their reliance on bank financing and seek out other sources if they are to overcome hurdles and continue to grow. This is the message sent out by Cranfield Business Finance, a specialist business fund […]
Barclays move smaller branches into Asda
In the new year, Barclays bank have announced that they are to close 4 smaller branches, and move them into local Asda stores. The scheme is expected to expand later in 2014 with a further 4 branches making the move from street to supermarket. The branches will be open during normal bank opening hours but […]
Business owners still want to hand over the reigns to their offspring
A common goal of the head of a family-owned firm is to pass the business down to their siblings or a close relative. Just under half want to pass the business directly to one or more of their children, according to research by investment firm, Close Brothers Asset Management. Almost two thirds of owners want […]
More entrepreneurs seeking partnerships with large businesses
Large businesses have some benefits but also a number of downsides, as small business entrepreneurs will often eagerly point out. Now in a change from what might be expected, entrepreneurs like Martin Leuw are breaking from trend to try out limited cooperation with big corporates in novel business partnerships. Large corporates have certain advantages such […]
Shell seek the answer to the fuel of the future
The world is in a mess; that’s not an exaggeration its a fact of life, and energy for the future is a major concern. We are being told through the media that oil levels are critical and gas deposits are worrying, and future generations may well have a real problem in this area unless something […]
SME’s advised to have good legal protection in place
Clive Rich, from the legal online consultancy firm LawBite, has explained why small business owners should opt for efficient legal protection. Owners of small businesses put in a lot of effort to make their business successful and this is especially true for small businesses that have modest beginnings as well as for long-standing family establishments. […]
David Cameron aims to help businesses foot the bill for NI payments
Prime Minister David Cameron is set to bring out the Coalition plans for businesses. This entails a bigger allowance to help foot the bills employers face relating to national insurance. One expects that he will also talk about the fines big companies could face if they delayed payment to small suppliers, a move aimed at […]
Starting your own business
Owning your own business may be dream come true for many of you, however, it takes a lot of effort and planning to make it happen for real. When you start a business, you need to make definite objectives- both long term and short term. These objectives should be defined in a pragmatic order and […]