As business finance professionals, you know the importance of keeping an eye on the 90-day plus column, but experience has taught us that not all of your clients may do this on a regular basis. At Credebt we want to help all UK businesses take control of their credit, which is why we are keen […]
Supported by Royal Bank of Scotland Back Her Business, the digital Women’s Business Centre, which is free to access, offers dedicated, needs-based content for women starting up in business. Informed by years of research, it provides support on key topics such as accessing finance, juggling work-life balance, support networks, mentoring and having business start-up ideas […]
Masthaven Bank has announced the appointment of Malcolm McCaig to its Board as an independent non-executive director, with the intention he will chair the Board’s Risk and Conduct Committee. Malcolm has a portfolio of non-executive director roles in financial services, including three major insurance companies and a tier 1 metals broker. He is also chairman […]
First Components Ltd specialise in the design and manufacture of precision milled parts, wire products, metal pressings, laser cutting and metal finishing design. The business has a rich portfolio of expertise and counts customers in the Automotive, Aerospace and Electronics industries, among others. Savigny Oddie Ltd is responsible for two respected industry brands – Oddie […]
British Business Investments Ltd, a commercial subsidiary of the British Business Bank, announces today the third commitment through its £500m Managed Funds Programme. The commitment to LGT Capital Partners, split across two funds, is the largest to date from the Managed Funds programme, which acts as a cornerstone investor into large scale venture and growth […]
IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed) has welcomed a report by the Resolution Foundation, which calls on the government to prepare to re-open and expand the self-employed support scheme in the event of a second wave of Covid-19. The report, “Easing does it”, said that in the event of a second wave, […]
As millions of workers have been forced to stay at home over the past few months, there has been a massive spike in the number of commercial opportunities being created by entrepreneurs. Data from startups.co.uk shows that at least five new online businesses were started every day during April, representing an increase of 60% on […]
The Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) welcomes the temporary VAT cut for food and drinks.. In the Plan for Jobs presented by the chancellor, it was announced that the rate of VAT on supplies of food and non-alcoholic drinks by restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes and similar premises will be cut temporarily from 20% to 5%. […]
Hundreds of work coaches are being recruited to boost employment in the West Midlands as part of a new package of support focused on training and reskilling jobseekers, and getting the region back to work. West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and the Department for Work and Pensions are joining forces to provide targeted support to […]
Three large employers are helping the region’s economy to recover from the Covid-19 shutdown by contributing more than £200,000 to fund apprenticeship training for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through a scheme set up by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Enterprise Rent a Car, developer St Modwen Properties and City of Wolverhampton Council are […]
