by admin | Aug 25, 2017 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, How It Works, Small Business Blog
There are still reasonable margins to be had from developing existing property and new building. As always, start with the finances and keep in mind that summer property prices appear not to carry the same winter price tag… but they can sell quicker… Thoroughly check: 1) ‘True’ profit - Whether short, medium or [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Jan 11, 2012 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Market Update, Miscellaneous, News, Newsletter, Noteworthy News, Small Business Blog, Uncategorized
It is becoming prohibitively expensive for the lenders, who rely on cheap short-term financing to fund a part of their balance sheet, to fund for more than 3-5 years, hence, traditional banking, which supports the wider corporate client, is facing further shrinkage in the corporate banking world. Businesses and motorists are bracing themselves after the [...]
by Step-Up Finance (Business) | Dec 18, 2010 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Financial Markets, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized
Cheers! Sante! Whichever, whatever way, this international symbol of respect is usually a sure-fire way to witness smiles, glassy eyes or a combination of the two. Most of us will recall atmospheres of clinking glasses, mugs, or plastic cups of fragrant liquid, oozing vapour of cheer and alcohol as warm, well meaning, salutation. Sometimes, [...]
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) | Jun 18, 2010 | Blog, Business, Economy, Finance, Miscellaneous, Outside the Box, Uncategorized
Raise Your Glasses to Niche Markets There is a zeitgeist for business; to be successful, adapt to evolve. Whether Owner or Caretaker, and irrespective of size, sector or economic conditions, it’s an attitude that marks the business spirit for success. All sectors of industry have witnessed demise over the last couple of years and, amongst [...]