Loan scheme's effectiveness to be probed

The government will today launch a nationwide review into the effectiveness of its small firm loans guarantee scheme following concern that not enough businesses are using the multi-billion pound support service.

Aston Rothbury Factors profits soar in 2003

Brentwood-based Aston Rothbury Factors Ltd has recorded a pre-tax profit increase of 308% at Ј262,625 for the year ending 31 March 2003 compared to Ј64,351 for the previous twelve months.

Mixed profits for UK businesses – Cattles SME survey

A recruitment company in the North West was the best business to have if you were looking to increase your profits in 2003, whereas a haulage company in the North East was least likely to lead to business success, according to the annual business