by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Nov 1, 2011 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Miscellaneous, News, Newsletter, Noteworthy News, Small Business Blog, Uncategorized
The average private sector pay award given to employees of 2.6% is half the most recent inflation figure, Income Data Services has shown, whilst a snapshot of FTSE 100 Directors showed a 42% rise as average rising to 49% when adding in other Directors. Any spending bonuses on homes abroad should be aware of a [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Apr 4, 2011 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Market Update, Miscellaneous, News, Newsletter, Noteworthy News, Uncategorized
April Brings a Shower of Changes. Most small businesses look out for the perpetual barrier to their growth, tax and red tape, amongst the Budget. Amongst this years’ was a reduction in corporation tax, measures to scrap large amounts of legislation, a three year freeze on new regulations for small [...]
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 big high street chains such as Marks & Spencer, [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Dec 1, 2009 | Blog, Newsletter
Is It a Gift or a Present? It`s a Wrap. A tour guide was showing a tourist around London. The guide pointed out the place in Trafalgar Square where The Queen supposedly threw coins as a girl. "That's impossible", said the tourist. "She couldn’t throw a coin that far!" "You have to remember," answered the [...]
