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SME owners plan to pay themselves dividend ahead of tax hikes

Payments deemed necessary for business owners to avoid a sharp jump in their personal tax bills next year.

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Houseology.com overfunds on £1M crowdfunding target

Backed by a high-profile board, the UK’s first online interior design house attracts £1 million of investment from crowdfunders.

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Securus Group secures £25M growth capital and refinance facilities

Electronic safety firm set to accelerate its buy-and-build strategy as Muzinich & Co. completes first transaction for its UK Private Debt Fund

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UK SMEs unhappy with banks when it comes to foreign exchange

Over half (52%) of SMEs that use a bank for cross-border currency transfers feel their needs are not being met, new research reveals

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SMEs that maximise digital technology show faster growth

Study reveals more tech-savvy companies enjoy quicker development

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Zoopla invests £1M in four UK property startups

The digital property group has also established long-term strategic partnerships with each of the companies

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CBI say reform of business rates and no new tax burden essential for economic growth

Recent initiatives announced in George Osborne’s budgets have placed a £9 billion a year burden on UK businesses, and economic growth could be threatened were the chancellor to increase the costs to business further when he announces his budget next month, according to Carolyn Fairbairn, director general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).