Archive for February, 2010

Banks still not lending to small business

The level of business investment dropped by almost a quarter in the final three months of last year, figures showed yesterday

Apple caves in over VAT receipts for iPhone apps

Apple has been forced into a U-turn over its policy of refusing to issue VAT receipts for ‘apps’ bought from its iTunes store – a move that could save small businesses thousands of pounds

Turn to private equity when banks say no

With two-thirds of small businesses being turned down for funding by High Street banks it is no surprise that firms are turning to private equity

Small businesses lagging in recovery

Small firms are lagging behind in the fragile recovery of business investment, figures on Thursday are expected to confirm

New calls for small business support

Small businesses owners are calling for more support from both the Government and High Street banks in the run-up to the general election

Fury as rural businesses broadband is cut off

Farmer Steve Roberts has been hit by a problem that is plaguing many rural businesses – the failure to establish a broadband internet connection

‘Sell a stake’ option when banks say no

With two-thirds of small businesses being turned down for funding by High Street banks it is no surprise that firms are turning to private equity

Self storage: expand the cheap way

Self storage can be a cheap and efficient way of expending your business as renting additional offices can be very costly

Last chance: Enter Enterprising Young Brits

There are just a few weeks left to enter Money Mail’s nationwide search to find the young business brains of the future and competition is hotting up

MPs: Bailed-out banks betraying small firms

Banks have broken promises to lend money to small businesses, stifling growth and pushing many to the brink of collapse, a report warns today