Consumer confidence in the USA was on the receiving end of a big blow during October due to the insecurity over job prospects.

ONS statistics show another increase in unemployment levels by 281,000, to 2.38million in the three months to May. This is an increase of 7.6%, the highest for over 10years.
Unemployment benefit claimants rose by nearly 24,000 in June, reaching 1.56million. This, overall, is still less that was predicted by analysts.
Particularly hit are young people, due to [...]

Choosing The Right Accountant
Through such an economic crisis you will be able to understand now more than ever an accountant will be one of the most important advisors you could have on board.
You need to choose an accountant that will be able to ensure that your business grows smoothly as without one you will probably [...]

Success In A Recession!
A recession can be a truly depressing time - the business outlook is bleak, you have to lose employees and your profit margins are weak.  The one glimpse of happiness comes at the realisation that every other small business in the country is going through the same thing…actually, they aren’t…
That’s right, not [...]

Banking - The Cheap and Cheerful Guide
Yesterday we looked at advice for new businesses looking for bank accounts - today though we’ve decided to look at how we can keep charges down once you are comfortably running with your business account.

Through a recession, a bank’s charges and costs can be ridiculously tough to meet so [...]

Banking Advice and Tips
Sometimes shopping for bank accounts can be a bit of a tricky day out - everyone is trying to convince you that they will be able to fulfil your every need, but they aren’t all right for you and your new start up business!

If you’re looking around for a business bank account [...]

Are they doing enough?
Lord Peter Mandelson, the business secretary, has announced that the government will be continuing its commitment to providing aid and support to Britain’s small businesses - this announcement comes shortly after the up-roar in the small business industry in response to the recently announced budget which has been said to have failed [...]