Archive for December, 2009

Don’t put your feet up if you need to move jobs

This is a time of year when many firms wind down, but if you are looking for a new job it can be a good move to take advantage of the temporary lull in competition

Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme update

Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme is extended to 2011.

Diahanne an inspiration in Everywoman awards

The seventh Natwest Everywoman awards helped celebrate the businesswomen beating the recession, with Dihanne Rhiney named most inspirational

Make money on a festive firm all year long

Running a festive business can be great at this time of year but firms need to ensure they can operate effectively all year-round in order to survive

Pumped up and fitter after the floods

With extreme weather seemingly becoming more common, how can firms hit by flooding or other disasters get back on track quickly?

RBS makes loan pledge to SMEs

Royal Bank of Scotland is setting up a small business charter, as it seeks to counter accusations that firms are getting a raw deal on loans