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Losing key personnel could spell the end for more than 50% of SMEs

More than half of small or medium sized companies would be forced to stop trading if a key member of staff was lost, according to new research.

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London Mayor gives SMEs recruitment help

Small businesses are being assisted in their efforts to recruit the top international talent by the Mayor of London.

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SMEs fear rejection as just one in five applies for finance

There is a massive divide between companies seeking finance for expansion and those desperately borrowing to survive, according to a new survey.

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Rising costs causing smaller SMEs to struggle

Steeper loan costs and the rising cost of inflation are causing SMEs to struggle when compared to their medium-sized counterparts.

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Government grants SMEs easier access to public sector contracts

New procurement rules could soon be on the way which will change the way that SMEs bid for public sector contracts.

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SMEs making greater efforts to avoid debt

SMEs across the UK are looking to avoid taking on greater levels of debt, according to a recently published report.

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O2 chief claims SMEs to benefit from 4G rollout

As well as providing a boost to the UK economy, the launch of 4G services is set to enhance many SMEs up and down the country.

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What can SMEs use loan finance for?

Finance for SMEs can often be a major stumbling block in bids for expansion and development, placing a great deal of pressure on the companies concerned.

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Late payments still causing SMEs to struggle

Many SMEs that rely on credit from other businesses are struggling to cover their costs in the current climate, with more than 80% of all business to business sales being made on credit.

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Financial crisis has caused significant drop in corporate finance transactions

The UK economy has seen businesses cut back on corporate finance transactions to a greater extent than anywhere else in the world, since the beginning of the banking crisis.

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FSB suggest improved financial support needed for the licensed sector

Better financial support is required for SMEs and start-ups in the food and drink sector, according to the Federation of Small Business (FSB).

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Broadband the key for British SMEs

Britain’s small and medium sized enterprises are hugely reliant on the internet, placing its importance above water, electricity and gas, according to a recent survey.

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Should SMEs apply more focus to up-skilling existing employees in a bid for growth?

Hiring specialist workers into a business can often be a very expensive process and in many cases there are already those within the organisation with the skill sets required.

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VAT changes in 2015 set to affect businesses and customers

Changes to taxation for telecommunication, broadcast, media and content will affect both customers and business from 2015. Those who may be involved are being encouraged to prepare for it as effectively as they can.

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New format may encourage SMEs to consider the benefits of changing banks

SMEs are set to benefit from the latest round of changes to hit the banking system, as switching current accounts is set to be made easier.

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Paul Zalkin, Head of property Solutions in this month’s edition of R3 magazine covering Maximising Recovery in Real Estate

This article was first published in the Autumn issue of RECOVERY. It is reproduced with the permission of R3 and GTI Media.

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Moorfields appointed Administrators over leading Nationwide Publisher

Simon Thomas and Shelley Bullman of leading restructuring and insolvency firm, Moorfields Corporate Recovery LLP, have been appointed administrators over TNT Multimedia Limited on 05 September 2013.

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Are UK SMEs fully aware of their lending options?

Many small businesses in the UK may be missing out on cheap financing options, a new study has revealed.

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Gathering pace of UK economy encourages UK SME growth

The SME Finance Monitor for the second quarter has revealed a 5% increase in UK small-and-medium sized enterprises taking advantage of external finance in the three months to the end of June.

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SME lending conditions continue on steady upward curve

A new report has revealed that finance conditions for lending opportunities are continuing to improve for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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The real cost of milk - what does it mean for UK farmers?

A year on from when the price of milk last hit the headlines, unions are once again asking for consistent milk pricing in the UK to enable dairy farmers to stay in business.

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