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The interest rate swap fiasco

Andrew Brown, partner at London and Cardiff-based law firm Capital Law, discusses the legal ramifications of the sale of controversial derivatives which has put thousands of small businesses at risk.

Blog

Sole trader

Dana Elemara on starting rare oil company Arganic 

In 2012, Dana Elemara started Arganic, offering rare argan oil, grown exclusively in Morocco, to the cosmetic and food industries. She talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about her company and how it began.

Blog

The interest rate swap fiasco

Andrew Brown, partner at London and Cardiff-based law firm Capital Law, discusses the legal ramifications of the sale of controversial derivatives which has put thousands of small businesses at risk.

Sole trader

Dana Elemara on starting rare oil company Arganic 

In 2012, Dana Elemara started Arganic, offering rare argan oil, grown exclusively in Morocco, to the cosmetic and food industries. She talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about her company and how it began.

Accounting

The key steps to having healthy cash flow

Having healthy cash flow will be crucial to the success of your business.

Accounting

SME owners demand less tax pressure

UK business owners are calling on the government to reduce the tax burden in a bid to stimulate growth, research finds.

News

Businesses have little faith in government measures

Nine in ten owners of UK small and medium-sized enterprises believe the government’s recent business initiatives have not been of any help to their business.

Business Loans

Quick fix loans – a viable alternative to long-term commitments

Finance provider SwiftMoney.com outlines the benefits of short-term loans.

News

SME owners putting houses on the line 

Nearly one in five small business owners admit that they have had to sell or remortgage their home in order to gain enough capital to start or run a business.

News

Bank loans have become more costly for SMEs

Interest rates on loans to small businesses have risen over the last three months, despite the government's flagship 'Funding for Lending' scheme, according to a prominent finance provider.

News

Bank of England data shows a slowdown in lending to UK businesses

The annual rate of growth in the stock of lending to UK businesses was negative in the three months to August, research finds.

Business Ideas & Planning

Business plan creation advice and tips

Michael Lister, managing partner at MLP Solicitors, is often approached for advice by the owners of new and growing businesses seeking funding from their bank. Here are his top tips for creating the perfect business plan.

Marketing

Looking after the SEO

Andreas Voniatis started SEO consultancy Alchemy Viral in 2010 and is now expecting to turn over £900,000 in 2012.

Small Business Banking

How the Business Bank will help small companies

Rory Earley, CEO of Capital for Enterprise, breaks down the concept of the Business Bank and what small businesses can expect from such an institution.

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What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

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Why your business should switch to a broadband-based phone network

Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching

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Streamlining document management for your small business

David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management