Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has opened higher, riding on the coattails of the fresh enthusiasm which swept over Wall Street, with any political uncertainty pushed into the background. Stocks have largely been driven upwards by hopes that interest rate cuts are on the horizon and a soft […]
Oracle Car Finance, the UK’s leading funder of prestige, sports and classic cars, has revealed that last month the company surpassed £2bn in vehicle funding for their customers. The North Yorkshire-based finance broker has broken ambitious records year after year, currently providing more funding than ever before across the UK. With the first £1bn threshold […]
Improving confidence among business leaders is the primary factor in growing demand from SMEs for external funding, the ‘SME Pulse’ survey for Q2 2024 from Atom bank has revealed. The quarterly poll of commercial brokers by Atom bank found that the appetite for external funding continues to grow, with almost two thirds (63%) of brokers […]
Tackling late payments The Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats have all made promises to tackle the late payments crisis harming businesses. Labour says it would stamp out the late payment of invoices via new legislation to force large businesses to reveal their payment practices. The Conservatives would improve enforcement of the prompt payment code, a […]
With the economy as unstable as ever, more and more people are choosing to invest wisely, and one growing popular option as of late is term deposits. Monitoring and managing cash flow can be pretty taxing, but one thing’s for sure: everyone needs to strategically invest a portion of their funds as additional income. That’s […]
Effective workforce management is a critical component of running a successful business. One of the most challenging aspects is creating schedules that balance labor costs with the need for optimal coverage. Labor demand forecasting software, a tool to predict market demand, is an innovative solution that helps businesses achieve this balance by accurately predicting workforce […]
In today’s highly competitive business landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the critical importance of nurturing and retaining their top talent. However, despite increased efforts, nearly 80% of employees worldwide remain disengaged or actively disengaged at work. A company’s success and sustainability depend on keeping its top talent engaged, motivated, and thriving for optimal performance. High […]
Suffering a personal injury can be a traumatic and life-altering experience. Whether it’s due to a car accident, slip and fall incident, or medical malpractice, the physical pain and emotional distress caused by such an event can be quite overwhelming. In addition to dealing with the immediate aftermath of the injury, victims also have to […]
Households around the world are struggling due to an increased cost of living and debt. Outstanding debts add an additional drain to financial resources, which can result in a debt spiral. Spending is at an all time high, while income remains stagnant for many households. This pattern is unsustainable on a long-term basis, which is […]
The adoption of cryptocurrencies in the corporate world is on the rise, with many businesses recognizing the potential benefits of digital assets. However, managing these assets effectively requires a sophisticated approach known as crypto treasury management. This article explores the complexities of crypto treasury management and outlines essential strategies for businesses to manage their digital […]
