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Kraft’s Q4 Profit More Than Triples
16/02/2010
Kraft has announced that its Q4 profits have more than tripled thanks to a rise in sales in developing countries.
VAT Rise Imminent – Research From LexisNexis
16/02/2010
Speculation that the rate of VAT will increase to 20% is made into a near certainty if you examine current trends and the lessons of history says LexisNexis tax expert, Paul Stainforth. Research into European VAT rates (Table below) and past VAT rises support the view.
Banking Sector’s Position On Business Lending Contradicted By New Evidence, Says IOD
16/02/2010
New IoD data shows that nearly 60% of businesses seeking bank finance in 2009/10 were rejected by their bank, and that 20% are financing their businesses to some extent with Credit Cards.
Council Of Mortgage Lenders Response Urges Treasury Not To Regulate Buy-To-Let
15/02/2010
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has today responded formally to the Treasury's consultation on whether to extend the scope of mortgage regulation.
Tax Return Process Far Too Complicated, Say Small And Medium Business Owners
15/02/2010
An overwhelming 68 per cent of small business owners and entrepreneurs have revealed that they found the tax return process confusing, a study by accountancy software company Accountz has revealed.
Management Accounts Prove Vital In Securing Improved Credit Terms
15/02/2010
In the last 24 months a third (35%) of Britain’s Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) that supplied management accounts to suppliers following requests by trade credit insurers were able to extend their credit terms
Investors Predict Emerging Markets Will Deliver Better Returns Than UK Equities In 2010
15/02/2010
Investors have revealed their confidence in investing in Emerging Markets in 2010; recent research found more than half of Barclays Stockbrokers clients (53%) believe Emerging Markets will deliver the greatest returns on their investments this year1.
Public Sector Jobs Under Threat
15/02/2010
Jobs outlook worse this quarter as pain spreads to public sector quicker than private sector recovery, says CIPD/KPMG quarterly Labour Market Outlook survey
Small And Medium Enterprises Failing To Plan Ahead For International Growth
12/02/2010
As Britain emerges from recession and puts businesses in prime position for export-led growth, new research from Trade Mark Direct reveals that two thirds (66%) of growing businesses are failing to adequately protect their brands when preparing for international expansion.
Weak Eurozone GDP Figures Adds To Euro’s Problems
12/02/2010
The ongoing saga about a possible bailout plan for debt-laden Greece reached boiling point yesterday at the EU summit.
