The recent volatility in the value of bitcoin goes some way to explaining the cryptocurrency’s explosion into the public consciousness.
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How will you finance your business start up?
At some point, many of us will have had what we think is a brilliant idea for a business. Often they do not get off the ground because of a lack of funds or serious planning
Owning your dream boat through financing
The whole family can greatly benefit from owning a boat. You and your family will enjoy being out in a yacht or boat. Even when you live far away from the sea, you might have considered such a purchase.
Payroll mistakes that will cost you
Most companies that pay employees incorrectly do so unintentionally. Unfortunately, failing to pay employees correctly sends a message that your company lacks competence and compassion.
Irish pension savers can now lend to small firms to boost retirement income
Irish pension savers can now lend to small and medium sized businesses across the country through a new platform, which will allow pension savers and holders to diversify their investment portfolio into a new asset type.
HMRC loses appeal on single farm payment VAT charges
HMRC’s appeal on the rights of farmers to reclaim VAT on the purchase of SFPEs has been rejected in a case taken to the Court of Session in Scotland.
5 Reasons your business should be accepting credit card payments
If your business involves selling anything to customers for profit, then you have to handle a lot of cash during the day, do some tiring and rather boring bookkeeping in the evening, and be ready to do the same the very next day, right?
How & why short-term business loans make sense for experienced entrepreneurs
Many business loans are substantial, long-term commitments that come with a mountain of paperwork to wade through and complicated lending terms that are foreboding for business owners that only need a reasonable amount of extra money for a limited period.
The importance of FinTech in finance
Traditional sectors in our economy such as banking and asset management are being disrupted by the emergence of FinTech.
What is an interest rate swap & how will it help my business?
An interest rate swap is a form of derivative in which two parties exchange the interest rates that they hold on securities such as stocks and bonds.
The Global financial centres index Result: A Representation of Brexit & Business
Last week, news broke that London retained its position as the World’s top financial centre, despite controversy over Brexit.
£900m cash payouts shows R&D tax credits now ‘a major funding source for tech start-ups’
Tech start-ups and other innovative small firms claimed £905m in cash payments from HMRC in 2015/16 under the R&D tax credit scheme, the latest figures show.
Finding “market makers” for the private company.
By their very nature the market for shares in a private limited company is restricted. The effect of the preemption rights included in the Articles of the majority of private companies will, for all practical purposes, restrict potential purchasers to other shareholders in the company, or, possibly, the company itself. For many entrepreneurial businesses this […]
The different types of secured finance
Secured finance or ‘secured loans’ refers to borrowing a huge sum and putting down some form of security which can be repossessed by the lender if the loan is not repaid.
A guide to bridging loans & auction finance
There are many options for short term property finance and two of the most commonly utilised products across the UK are bridging loans and auction finance.
