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From the best of Bordeaux to the toast of Tuscany, if you need business capital, a well-stocked wine cellar could be a very viable asset to raise finance against.

When the going is good for your business, business planning for catastrophe is probably at the bottom of your list of priorities. But, it’s estimated that every business hits a crisis, at least once every five years and a large proportion never recover. How would you cope with fires, floods or burglaries, or even more …

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Choosing where to base your business might be the difference between floundering and flourishing, but it’s not easy to get it right. Now, that the property market is picking up again, commercial tenants or even prospective buyers, don’t wield the same power they might have done five years ago, so you should research locations, prices …

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It’s likely that you’ll need to make some large purchases to keep your business running smoothly, and the deals that you agree on these can be just as crucial for your cashflow as your sales . Here are six top tips for making sure your big business purchases are as cost-effective as possible.

Teenage girls around the world were devastated by the news last month that One Direction were going from a five piece to a quartet last week. But it’s not just boy bands who make the decision to sever their professional ties, it happens all too frequently within small companies, and although the dissolution of your …

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Monitoring your cash-flow might not sound like the most interesting aspect of running a business, but trust us when we say it’s probably the most important! It can be easy to get caught up in the more exhilarating tasks – especially when you first start up – like closing sales and perfecting your product, but …

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To buy or to lease – which is the best option for your essential equipment Every business, from start-ups to established companies, needs to buy or replace assets. This could be anything from computers to catering equipment, gym equipment to cars. How do you decide whether to lease or buy though, especially if, like most …

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Making the message clear – weighing up the pros and cons of having a phone mast on your land, as a £5 billion Government deal to improve phone signal in the countryside is announced.

The property market in the UK is slowly getting back onto its feet after several years in the doldrums. Homes are starting to sell quicker, sellers are getting closer to their asking prices and the future is looking rosier than it has for a long time.