Peer-to-peer lending smashes through £2bn milestone
The total value of loans processed by P2P lending platforms has now surpassed £2bn, figures today show.
Independent Scotland faces exodus of banks
RBS, as well as Lloyds, TSB and Clydesdale Bank, have all said, in the event of a yes vote, they will move their bases to England.
The Government should force BT’s hand over rural broadband
Henry Williams, MD of Williams Automobiles, a luxury car dealership for prestige brands based in rural Gloucestershire, argues that BT is hoodwinking small and medium-sized businesses when it comes to broadband provision while the Government looks on and does nothing.
Businesses unsure about social media ROI
New research suggests that businesses are optimistic about digital marketing, but unsure about measuring returns.
FDs more concerned about the general election than Scotland referendum
Scotland's impending referendum has brought with it apocalyptic headlines and warnings from industry figures of untold economic uncertainty should the Scots jump ship.
The FD verdict: Have you had to turn a big client away?
Working with a massive brand can bring immense benefits to your company, but sometimes onerous Ts and Cs can make things difficult for you.
The FD challenge: When should you turn down a big-name client?
Landing a high-profile new client can be a massive boost for business, helping you win new clients, gain publicity and motivate staff.
Half of businesses ignore their own website
Despite the ongoing push for refined digital strategies, almost 48 per cent of businesses say they don't use their website to find new customers, according to a report from Virgin Media Business.
How analytics can help improve customer service
Businesses have seen the benefit of using “big data” to understand how customers behave and interact with them and have been adapting to improve. But it’s easy to be overwhelmed with the huge volume of data available and to decide how best to build better customer relationships.