by admin | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Insight, Small Business Blog
Here’s the thing; the chances are when asked ‘So, what are you doing this weekend?’ you’ll answer from one of three – 1. Working (at home or at work) 2. Nothing much, or 3. Shopping. And here’s the thing – I wrote a blog after reading the excellent Shutting Up...
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Jul 6, 2011 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Market Update, Miscellaneous, News, Newsletter, Noteworthy News, Small Business Blog, Uncategorized
Word of the Month has got to be Independent. Starting with Glastonbury’s headline act singing out Independent Woman to “All the Honeys who makin’ money” followed swiftly with singing out for Independent Retailer Month with a kick off Independents’ Day...
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Jan 8, 2011 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Management, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized
Taking a business through the early 90’s recession was a medal-giving moment to any small business. So, for anyone that has managed to keep going through this one, opening the doors at the New Year should be giving off a similar feeling to opening an Oscar nominee...
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Dec 1, 2010 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Market Update, Miscellaneous, News, Newsletter, Noteworthy News, Uncategorized
The CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment Scheme) which was thought to be recycled back to participants as an incentive to reduce omissions has had some further consultation. Those likely to be affected to take a hit, probably at the same time as VAT being hiked, are...
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Oct 21, 2010 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Government, Management, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized
Sentence has been made for the next four years, following the Government scrutinising its spending. Laid out with little evidence, like a cadaver in a crime drama waiting for the inventive pathologist to make the seemingly impossible possible; Spending Review. If...