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Small companies remain concerned by levels of late payments

Small businesses in the UK remain concerned with late payments and financial issues, despite the economy showing signs of major recovery, according to new research.

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Strength of the pound impacting UK exports

The UK’s SMEs are turning to each other to fuel the economic recovery, placing a focus on domestic trade, according to a new report.

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Moorfields announce sale of Eco friendly taxi Business

A buyer has been found for Ecoigo, an eco friendly taxi business which entered administration on 27 March 2014.

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The important aspects of corporate simplification

Shareholders can wind up a solvent company and receive a distribution of any surplus assets using a procedure known as a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation.

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Moorfields appointed Administrators over Somerset construction firm

Simon Thomas and Nicholas O’Reilly of leading restructuring and insolvency firm, Moorfields Corporate Recovery LLP, were appointed Administrators of Mike Stacey Limited t/a Stacey Construction and West Country Guns on 24 April 2014.

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Increase in demand for financial specialists to reduce business risks

More companies in the UK are looking to hire financial professionals in 2014 compared to one year ago, according to a new survey.

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Recognising the threat of insolvency

In situations when bankruptcy, restructuring or insolvency threatens, businesses need to act quickly to find a solution.

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Essential components of business growth

For a business to be successful in the long term, growth is an essential part of the process.

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The changing face of office space

The way people work is changing, thanks in part to the introduction of superfast broadband, meaning businesses need to adjust in order to keep up.

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Moorfields Corporate Recovery urge Care Operators to come forward as Care Home closures look imminent

Joint Administrators Simon Thomas and Nicholas O’Reilly, of Moorfields Corporate Recovery have today advised that Redruth Nursing Home and Cedar Wood Nursing Home in Northampton are likely to close over the next 4 weeks.

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How mergers and acquisitions can drive a business forward

For companies looking to expand rapidly by widening product portfolios, exploring new areas and developing technical skills, mergers and acquisitions can be the answer.

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Outsourcing IT to promote business growth

Adopting the latest IT technology can be a vital part of driving business growth by enabling a company to react faster to questions and queries.

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Planning ahead: The importance of having a business plan

Small businesses in the UK could be missing out on almost 20% in extra profits due to the lack of a proper business plan, according to new research.

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Market research – a key factor in driving business success

Understanding the market place is absolutely essential to driving business success, as aspects such as product placement and idea generation can make or break a business.

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IMF predicts increased growth in 2014 but warns against complacency

Britain will perform best of all the world’s major economies this year, according to the International Monetary Fund.

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FSB suggest growing number of businesses prepared to export

New research suggests that small businesses are more prepared to engage in export activities than at any point in the past.

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Why having the basics isn’t enough when it comes to technology

Using technology to drive business is nothing new, but the latest reports suggest that there are certain ways of going about it.

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Reasons to consider corporate restructuring

Restructuring a business can be done for a multitude of reasons, but often it occurs to reduce the financial pressures on a company, allowing it to continue trading.

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Could new EU audit rules harm SMEs?

New EU rules could mean that small and medium-sized UK businesses are exempt from needing to submit annual audit reports, but these measures could threaten their access to potential lending sources.

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Increasing salaries push small business costs up

Annual cost inflation increased in the final quarter of 2013 while investment in business continued to grow, according to a new report.

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Moorfields complete sale of Commercial Cleaning Business saving over 1000 Jobs

A buyer has been found for UK commercial cleaning company Jani King (GB) Limited, which entered administration on 12 March 2014.

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Pension auto-enrolment still a burden for many SMEs

Pension auto-enrolment is not far off for some medium-sized businesses, but the latest research suggests that many remain unprepared.

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How careful accounting can boost SME success

In the early stages of business, doing a lot with as little as possible is one the fundamental areas of getting off to a good start.

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