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Ask Jo: Which credit and debit cards are best abroad?

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

HM asks: “My boyfriend and I are going to California for an extended trip over Easter. I’m planning to take debit and credit cards to use while we are away but I know the fees could be high. Which are the best cards to use when abroad?”

Job Clinic: Do I pay staff who are volunteering at the Olympics?

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

“Three of my staff have got volunteer positions at the Olympics, but we can’t afford for all of them to be off at the same time. How do we choose who should participate? And should the leave be paid?”

How to best approach people to network

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Mark Lovell, chairman of A4e gives his advice on how to overcome shyness to boost your business

Lord Myners: Cable is playing with dolls if he believes his plan will do anything

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Lord Miners: “Vince Cable has delivered a Russian nesting doll on executive pay. As we remove each layer there is a proposal falling well short of hopes that the Business Secretary would satisfy widespread anger at levels of pay at the top of public companies, particularly banks.”

Midas: Secure Trust Bank & Afren

Monday, January 30th, 2012

The Mail on Sunday’s Investments Editor Joanne Hart looks at alternative bank Secure Trust Bank, which specialises in basic accounts for people rejected by other High Street lenders, and in a Midas Update suggests it might be time sell shares in oil and gas firm Afren…

We can but hope to inch a way to victory

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Nothing will happen overnight. But it is certainly encouraging that the empowerment of small shareholders is inching its way on to the Government’s agenda. It would be surprising were this not to be the case, says Lisa Buckigham.

Employment law: Staff bust-ups at work

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

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Where to go for free help if bills prove too much

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

All the critical numbers and contact details you need whether it’s personal debt, or debt advice for small business owners and the self employed. And they’re all free.