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Buyers swoop as distressed levels soar
To buy or not to buy? That has been the question for many ambitious entrepreneurs during the past 12 months.
Ask the experts: Buying tips
While lending remains challenging, there are definite increases in those looking to make acquisitions and the number of deals taking place.
Large jump in margins on bank loans to businesses
The margin on bank lending has made one of its biggest monthly jumps since the financial crisis began.
Brussels U-turn on share plan
Brussels has been accused of reneging on a plan that would have cut the red tape burden on companies who want to give shares to their employees.
Slowest council payers named
Town halls in Northern Ireland are the slowest at settling their bills, according to data compiled under Freedom of Information requests.
Warning of more insolvencies
Begbies Traynor, a corporate restructuring and recovery specialist, claims that the worst of the insolvencies have yet to come.
Tax cheer for staff parties
The taxman is offering a bit of Christmas cheer by allowing a tax exemption for staff parties costing up to £150 per head.
We could all learn from Dyke
Mike Southon believes that Greg Dyke, former BBC director general, enjoyed the loyalty of his staff because he was a great leader.
Business Questions: Are my auditors negligent?
Can I make a claim against the accountants who failed to spot a fraud against my company by one of my senior managers?
Homer Simpson’s beer bubbles to life
A Mexican marketing man with an eye for a gimmick has made Duff Beer, the beverage made famous by the cartoon anti-hero








