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Survival guide for small businesses
Things are looking tough for small business owners. Rob Griffin offers advice on how to ensure your business survives the recession. Read more...
Tracking down great sale bargains
Times are tough for shops as well as consumers, and as a result there seem to be endless sales across the high street. Nathalie Bonney offers her top tips on tracking down the best bargains. Read more...
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Understanding price to sales ratio
It may be one of the simplest ratios for valuing companies, but using it alone could leave investors in danger of oversimplifying matters, says Peter Temple. Read more...
Exchange traded funds offer an investor instant diversification, says Peter Temple. However, one's appetite for risk - and the occasional anomaly - are still factors in choosing this investment route. Read more...
The importance of asset allocation
Although it goes against his education as an analyst, Peter Temple says looking after a portfolio comprising a variety of assets is one way to insure all your eggs are not in one basket. Read more...
Planning Ahead
How will the shrinking pound affect you?
Whether you are a holidaymaker, an investor or an expat, a weak pound will have an impact on your finances. Rob Griffin looks at what the future holds. Read more...
Turning a spare room into cash couldn't be easier, but, as Laura Howard explains, make sure you manage the risks involved in finding the right tenant. Read more...
Borrowers penalised by credit checks
Credit searches are putting borrowers off shopping around for competitive products, MPs have been told. Read more...
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