What plans do you have for leaving? The economy remains challenging and many people’s financial aspirations are still a long way off being attained. Thankfully, many have seen a measure of recovery although we are still a way off from the financial problems of...
Are you considering starting a new business, or extending your existing business interests? If so, have you thought about buying a franchise? A franchise is a method of running an enterprise with a ‘blueprint’ designed by a franchiser licensed to the...
Buying an established business provides a path that many follow to fulfil their desire to enter into business or expand existing operations. Like buying a second-hand car or house the need for care and due diligence is essential as this could represent the opportunity...
Most people recognise that their retirement plans do not look as healthy as they did a decade ago. Stock market collapses have destroyed most people’s compounding calculations while low interest rates are reflected in low annuity rates which continue to be...
People don’t invest in ideas: they invest in people. You can have the world’s best business plan with a truly original idea that is guaranteed to make a fortune, but you could fail to attract investment if the people behind the idea do not inspire...
The majority of businesses will need to take out a business loan at some stage. Borrowing can help pay for new equipment or plant; or it can fund the expansion of development of a business. As with all credit, there is, of course, a cost to borrowing: the interest...
