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15% of SMEs now Use On-Line Banking

Nearly 440,000 (15%) of small businesses are now using on-line banking facilities according to figures released by the British Bankers’ Association (BBA). End-year 2001 figures from the 10 largest banks offering small business banking facilities also show that: The final...

#banks#interest rates#small business

Index Highlights Market Deterioration for SMEs

According to the latest SME Index from Zurich UK Commercial, a staggering 80% of small businesses say their markets are…

#late payment#small businesses#smes


HSBC Reviews the Government's Competition Commission Findings

HSBC has received the government’s response to the Competition Commission’s inquiry into banking services for small and medium sized businesses…

#bank#financial services#international


Banking Industry Takes the Lead with Advice for SMEs

New research on projected borrowing patterns highlights need for better relationships between banks and SMEs The British Bankers' Association today…

#bank#Bank of England#regulation


“Quick Factoring” to Give Boost to Tourism Industry

A new fund tailored to put the zest back into tourism has been established with two billion baht. The Replenish…

#bank#Boost#risk


Venture Finance Appoints New Director

Leading invoice finance specialist Venture Finance plc, has appointed Steve Websdale as a Director. Venture Finance specialises in providing working…

#bank#credit protection#invoice


UK Businesses Give a Clear Thumbs Down to the...

Other European countries warm to the concept of the single currency but UK still lags behind Research from business and…

#Clear#international#leadership


Economic Downturn Will Mean Tough Times for SMEs

The economic downturn will continue to put pressure on many smaller companies this year. Two conferences and a course run…

#banks#cash-flow#conference


Small Industry Finance Group in Thailand Launches “Quick Factoring”

Quick business-loan approvals are being offered by the Small Industry Finance Corporation, which promises to make a decision within 72…

#bank#SME bank#smes


Bank of Ireland To Set Up Finance Operations in...

Bank of Ireland is close to launching a debtor financing operation in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands and plans…

#bank#banks#smes


Venture Finance Offers Free Bad Debt Protection for SMEs

Invoice and asset-based finance specialists Venture Finance PLC last week launched a free bad debt protection service for small to…

#ABN AMRO#bank#invoice


GTF Targets Export Factoring Business Worth $200m

Global Trade Finance Private Limited (GTF) is looking at doing export factoring of $200 million and forfaiting business of $20…

#bank#exporters#global trade

Bibby Prepares Tips for SMEs on How to Beat...

As the stock market continues to fall and an economic slowdown looks inevitable, leading business finance providers Bibby Financial Services…

#business finance#invoice#management

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