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In simple terms, the FLS allows participating financial institutions to borrow from the Bank of England cheaply, so they can then pass on the cheap loans to borrowers. The idea of...

If you’re seeking investment for your business idea through a crowdfunding platform, you might not hit such staggering heights – and chances are you won’t need to. But you can still...

Under the new rules, investments must be ring-fenced from the platform’s finances. That way, investors’ cash is protected in case the platform gets into trouble. The platforms are also required to...

If you’re at the stage where you’ve developed your business idea sufficiently to pitch your products to retailers, here are some tips on clinching the deal. ### Take care of the details Before...

### Research When it comes to finding potential overseas suppliers, trade exhibitions can be excellent opportunities for making contacts. You can find a list of upcoming trade shows here: http://10times.com/unitedkingdom/tradeshows. Of course, the...

Consider that the current full basic State Pension is worth £113.10 a week – and that requires at least 30 years of National Insurance contributions. So it’s fair to say you’ll...

Susan Clowe is the 50plus company owned franchise operator for the Bucks/Thames Valley area and her background could not be more different from what she does now. She enjoyed a long career...

There are a number of different options that might be suitable for you depending on your circumstances and the kind of work you are planning to do – here are some...