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Invoice finance makes the cash flow

by Touch Financial (August 30, 2011)

A strong cash flow puts a business in a much better position to succeed. This is the reason why many firms choose to use invoice finance.

Are you prepared for energy hikes?

by Touch Financial (August 24, 2011)

Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has become the latest firm to announce eye-watering increases in the cost of gas and electricity for customers – by 18% and 11% respectively. And energy provided to businesses by SSE is also expected to rise by a similar amount. This comes on top of big rises already announced this year by British Gas and Scottish Power.

British entrepreneurial spirit alive and kicking

by Touch Financial (August 24, 2011)

The British economy might currently be limping along, but for the more entrepreneurial spirited opportunities are there for the taking. And life changes forced upon many by testing economic circumstances can have a tremendously positive impact in the long run.

Banking sector needs a ‘shake-up’

by Touch Financial (August 24, 2011)

Banks and businesses are still very much at loggerheads over funding, almost 3 years after the collapse of the UK banking system, its subsequent bailing out and the onset of the recession.

High street banks are adamant that the reason is the demand for funding from SMEs is simply not there – and claim that Bank of England figures released last month, which show lending to smaller firms fell by £1.8billion in May, back this up.

What will the future of business finance look like?

by Touch Financial (August 24, 2011)

As firms continue to find it hard to borrow money, they need to get used to the fact that the old days of easier credit are not coming back.