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VAT rise 'could hit profits of some SMEs'
A number of the country's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) feel that a rise in VAT could hit their profits, according to new figures.
VAT rise 'could spell bad news for some SMEs'
Small businesses may not welcome an increase in the country's VAT rate, it is believed, as their profits could be affected.
Banks 'often reluctant to lend to smaller firms'
In recent times, banks have often proven quite reluctant to offer finance to the country's smaller scale firms, one expert has suggested.
Chancellor's Budget 'should address needs of small firms'
Chancellor George Osborne should try to take the needs of the country's small businesses into account in his emergency financial Budget next week (June 22nd), one organisation has suggested.
Business investment 'may be supported with low base rate'
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is being encouraged to keep the base interest rate at a low level, following the publication of the country's latest inflation statistics.
Many smaller firms 'unhappy with level of bank support'
Many of the country's smaller scale firms are unhappy with the amount of bank support they have received in recent times, new figures have suggested.
Govt 'could bring SME funding schemes together'
It might prove beneficial for the government to bring together the various funding schemes it offers to the country's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to one organisation, which ma...
Business costs 'on the rise' for many small firms
A number of the country's smaller scale firms have seen an increase in their business costs, new research suggests, in a development which may interest UK contractors.
BCC expert gives backing to interest rate decision
At the present time, it is important that low interest rates are maintained in the UK in order to support the nation's businesses, an expert suggests.

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