Small firms are positive about the economic outlook despite the continued difficult state of the economy, according to a study.
Juice launch leaves Innocent in the red
Monday, May 14th, 2012Smoothie drinks maker Innocent posted a £10million loss last year despite increasing turnover by 25 per cent.
Entrepreneurs sign up to inspire young unemployed
Monday, May 14th, 2012Leading figures from industries including fashion and beauty are helping a nationwide campaign to tackle youth unemployment, with the aim of creating products which will raise money for charity.
‘Wonga could dig firms deeper into a hole’
Monday, May 14th, 2012The decision by payday lender Wonga to offer loans to small businesses has garnered a mixed but largely critical reaction
Boutique hotel booking company is beating the recession
Monday, May 14th, 2012Mr & Mrs Smith, the luxury hotel travel agent, is thriving despite the tough economic climate
MADE IN BRITAIN: Traditional clocks are now sold as great art
Monday, May 14th, 2012Clock maker Comitti is the latest entrant in Financial Mail’s Made in Britain competition, celebrating British firms.
‘Hidden’ schemes that could help you export
Monday, May 14th, 2012Firms who export could help themselves by applying for the help available through a number of Government schemes
Wonga feeds off Brown’s toxic legacy
Sunday, May 13th, 2012How incredibly depressing that Wonga, the payday lender that specialises in short-term loans with interest rates of up to about 4,000 per cent a year, claims to have been inundated with requests from small businesses for advances, even at these exorbitant rates.
Memorial service for Marie Colvin
Leading figures from the worlds of media, politics, and the arts gathered to pay emotional tribute to “bravest of the brave” war correspondent Marie Colvin.
Finance guide for women in business launched
A free guide to finance for women in business is being launched today to prevent women being ‘held back by gaps in knowledge about business funding’.
