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On April 1st 2024, the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) will again increase in the UK. The National Minimum Wage was established in 1999 whilst the…

The interest rate announcement from the Bank of England March 22nd has done nothing to boost the optimism of UK business owners. On the back of a higher than expected…

As any business owner knows only too well, setting up a new business is an exciting but also a daunting prospect. We at Sallyport Commercial Finance launched our new business…

We’ve reached the final few weeks of 2022 and whether December is a busy time or a quieter period for your small business, there’s still time to complete a crucial…

The electric vehicle is nothing new, surprisingly in fact the very first concepts of electric transportation came about over a century ago; it just happens that they were way ahead…

If you haven’t started to prepare your business for recession yet, you’re not alone. With all the uncertainty globally and subsequent firefighting, you’re probably in the ‘think about it later…

U.S. Department of the Treasury recently announced an additional $1 billion in small business support in a further 11 states that may have been overlooked and underserved previously when it…

Managing and leading a business is difficult at the best of times, but with talks of recession looming and businesses still reeling from the impact of world events over recent…

The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) was established in 2020 as part of the CARES act in order to encourage employers to retain employees despite the negative economic effects of…

Cash flow is a fundamental metric that’s used as an indicator of the financial health of a business. In essence it’s the net amount of cash flowing into and out…

Since the turn of the century, manufacturing has evolved greatly. As new, advanced technologies drive the industry forward, manufacturing is clearly heading for a more automated, information-driven future and it’s…

It is becoming increasingly difficult for staffing agencies to meet the demands of clients by finding top talent. Many companies are having difficulty filling their staffing needs despite a slight…

If there was anything good to come out of the last couple of years, maybe it’s that people are prioritizing their health and wellness over anything else. Those that were…

Pets became priority again during the pandemic with owners forced to stay home to work and fill the void created by isolation with a furry friend instead. 18% of Canadian…

The beauty industry is big business and it’s getting even bigger. Globally, sales reached $511B in 2021 and are estimated to exceed $716B by 2025 with North America taking the…