by James Hellyer | Oct 22, 2024 | Business finance
Small UK businesses have a variety of investment sources available, depending on their needs and stage of development. Here’s a look at some of the most common options. Personal Savings Many entrepreneurs start by using their own savings or money from friends and...
by James Hellyer | Oct 14, 2024 | Business finance
According to numerous government sources, entrepreneurs in the UK currently have several pressing concerns that directly affect their ability to operate and grow their businesses. These issues are largely shaped by ongoing economic challenges, regulatory changes, and...
by James Hellyer | Sep 16, 2024 | Business finance
In the UK, bank deposit protections are provided through the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). The FSCS offers a safety net for consumers in the event that a bank or financial institution fails. Key points about deposit protection in the UK include:...
by James Hellyer | Sep 2, 2024 | Business finance, Changes in legislation, personal finance
On August 27, 2024, Keir Starmer delivered a pivotal speech from Downing Street, focusing on the deep challenges the UK faces and the direction his government intends to take to address them. Starmer painted a grim picture of the nation’s state, attributing the...
by James Hellyer | Aug 27, 2024 | Business finance
Interest rates are a powerful lever in our economy. Increase rates and economic activity tends to slow down, and vice versa if interest rates fall. The recent hikes in rates, to control inflation, were reversed recently when the Bank of England (BoE) reduced rates to...
by James Hellyer | Jan 29, 2024 | Business finance
Businesses are set to benefit from savings as import labels are made digital for the first time. New legislation to introduce digital labelling for British businesses to cut red tape and save millions in unnecessary regulation costs. Recognition of CE marking...
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