by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Jun 25, 2011 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Management, Miscellaneous, Small Business Blog, Uncategorized
Having spoken with a lot of micros there appears to be a distinctive three-way split; those not experiencing any difficulties, those beginning to experience difficulties or those who are throwing in the towel. A 3-way split which might be applicable to all sectors and at most levels, but listening to a micro or small business [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Feb 1, 2011 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Market Update, Miscellaneous, News, Newsletter, Noteworthy News, Uncategorized
Weathering the Economy Contraction of the economy was, according to The Chancellor, `due to it'. Supermarkets have blamed their flat sales on it , Ryanair claims some of its losses are due to it and Greene King Sales were down because of it. The bad weather seems to be the reason many are citing recent [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Sep 1, 2010 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Market Update, Miscellaneous, Monthly Musings, News, Newsletter, Noteworthy News, Uncategorized
Look after your Valuables. Business value is different from value that is personally placed on something. When thinking about, for example, the three most valuable things either to oneself, a wider context, or ones business, each top three is likely derived using different criteria. Which, of the chosen items, has an enabling trade price? Chances are the [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Jul 21, 2010 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Management, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized
Wandering through a UK Shopping Quarter on a summer evening, something was amiss. People in their choice of evening finery were mulling around and the wonderful sounds of summer were everywhere, as teens, families, couples, singles and groups created noise, laughter and some raucous banter. But something was amiss. Some shops were open, every window [...]