Blogs by Graydon Communications

By Graydon Communications | 20 reads

Business rates paid on empty properties shows extent of challenging circumstances

The TaxPayers’ Alliance has revealed that a massive £1.1 billion was paid last year in business rates on empty properties.

By Graydon Communications | 13 reads

Should interest rates remain low?

With Mark Carney set to become Governor of the Bank of England in July, can businesses expect the low interest rates to be maintained?

By Graydon Communications | 11 reads

Cold weather affects fashion retailers, according to BDO

Data released by BDO suggest that the unseasonably cold weather has had a negative impact on fashion retailers.

By Graydon Communications | 17 reads

SMMT figures show UK car sales continue to defy European trend

UK car sales outperform expectations in March continuing the trend of defying the downturn seen across much of Europe.

By Graydon Communications | 20 reads

Late payments having a ‘catastrophic’ affect on SMEs, according to Bacs research

Small businesses are now being forced to wait, on average, eight weeks after bills are due to be paid.

By Graydon Communications | 11 reads

Service sector offsets construction contraction, according to Markit/CIPS PMI

The fastest growth seen in the service sector for seven months has helped offset the construction contraction in March, according to PMI data from Mar

By Graydon Communications | 11 reads

BoE lending survey mask tough conditions facing SMEs

The Bank of England’s Credit Conditions Survey found that overall the availability of credit in the corporate sector increased in Q1 of 2013.

By Graydon Communications | 8 reads

Plans to tackle SME lending problems and government ‘resident entrepreneurs’ announced

A pilot scheme by HMRC will see a ‘SME credit database’ be developed in a bid to help small businesses access credit, according to the Telegraph.

By Graydon Communications | 15 reads

Number of businesses showing signs of distress decreases but growth remains limited, according to R3

Fewer businesses are now showing signs of distress however growth still remains limited for many small businesses according to insolvency firm R3.

By Graydon Communications | 6 reads

UK trade deficit narrows

Britain's goods trade deficit shrank slightly in March.

By Graydon Communications | 13 reads

Poor retail figures hide ‘respectable month’

Despite poor figures suggesting April was a weak period for retailers the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said they hide a 'respectable month

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