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Aug 25, 2010 Mixed picture
Small firms report on current trading conditions
Aug 24, 2010 Businesses paying more for loans
A survey of businesses finds they are paying higher fees and costs for loans than they were a year ago.
Aug 23, 2010 Small businesses on bank lending
Small business owners describe the problems they have encountered in getting loans in the current environment.
Aug 23, 2010 Harder credit?
Bank lending to small firms still a mixed picture
Aug 20, 2010 How to write a business plan
If you need backing or investment for your company, then a solid business plan is crucial. Make sure you know where to start.
Aug 16, 2010 Big interest rates
Pawnbrokers say small firms are giving them a boost
Aug 13, 2010 Barclays opposes lending targets
The head of Barclays' small business unit criticises the idea of industry-wide government targets for lending to small firms.
Aug 09, 2010 Bank chiefs address lending fears
Six UK bank bosses are to form a taskforce designed to help get lending to businesses back on track.
Aug 03, 2010 Osborne wants banks to lend more
The chancellor warns UK banks they need to start increasing their lending to businesses.
Aug 02, 2010 Lending to small firms remains mixed
A closer look at bank lending, and why some companies are able to access capital while others are finding it a struggle.
Jul 19, 2010 Cable: Banks are ripping us off
The business secretary tells BBC Panorama that Britain's banks are not giving private customers and small businesses a fair deal.
Jun 28, 2010 Work experiences
Should internships really be all work and no pay?
Jun 28, 2010 Work experiences
Should internships really be all work and no pay?
Jun 25, 2010 Lending to small firms remains mixed
A closer look at bank lending to small firms, and why some companies are able to access capital while others are finding it a struggle.
Jun 11, 2010 World Cup warning to businesses
Businesses looking to use the World Cup to boost profits should beware breaking copyright laws, legal experts warn.
Jun 11, 2010 World Cup warning to businesses
Businesses looking to use the World Cup to boost profits should beware breaking copyright laws, legal experts warn.
Jun 03, 2010 Cable pledges tough line on banks
Business Secretary Vince Cable says he will take a "tough line" with banks, looking at structural changes and how to increase lending.
Jun 03, 2010 Cable pledges tough line on banks
Business Secretary Vince Cable says he will take a "tough line" with banks, looking at structural changes and how to increase lending.
Jun 03, 2010 Facing insolvency
How to look to the future when insolvency beckons
May 27, 2010 Not so dumb
Don't be afraid to ask the obvious question