Decision Finance was formed in early 2000 and is the trading name for Xbridge limited an online commercial, business, and financial intermediary for small to medium sized businesses. DF has the backing of Prudential PLC, Boston Consulting Group and Linklaters and Alliance, so you can be sure that with Decision Finance loans, you are being protected by some of the leading names in the financial industry. Over the years, as the needs of customers...more
You've recently been promoted to management, and are now responsible for the department in which you were previously employed. One of your former peers had also applied for the job, and you are now feeling waves of resentment from him that threaten the success of your promotion.Does this sound familiar? If so, you're certainly not alone because it's one of the most common challenges faced by new managers. Here are some ideas to help you deal with...more
As a result of a directive from the Financial Services Agency, Banks in the United Kingdom are now being instructed to return fees to clients they are deemed to have overcharged. This is of major significance to those involved within the areas of Debt Management, Debt Settlement and Bankruptcy in general as these figures could be quite substantial overallLong overdue, this affair could cost in excess of £300 million at the end of the day. Part of the problem lies with potential conflict of interest scenarios whereby the conveyancing quite often is carried out by the Banks own appointed "Panel Solicitor" who are unlikely to question too deeply any of the banks own imposed charges. The Lawyers feel that there quite often is case for being removed from a lenders panel if they were to question the ethics of the transaction and to be honest it is always better to have an independent conveyancing professional supervise this type of transaction anyway.To put it simply, the problem is as follows. At the outset of any agreed Mortgage or Loan there is always the fine print that entails what additional charges there are that need to be settled in the event of early settlement. It's funny...more
Working with a bank to obtain a small business loan can be an easy or difficult process, depending on how prepared you are to meet with the lender and discuss your business' situation and needs. One of the leading causes of business failure is insufficient start-up capital. Ironically, though, lenders rarely approve loan requests for the businesses...more
Most people think Santa Claus only works one night a year. Nothing could be further from the truth. Sure, product distribution takes place on one magical night, but Santa's operation runs year round and is one of the largest manufacturing and distribution operations in the world. You've probably never considered the fact that Santa is the CEO of a...more
Do you use a to-do-list in your business? Of course you do, we alllove them don't we? Worry not, I have no intention of explaining howto prepare such a list, you already do that on a regular basis.Most people prepare a list at the start of the day or week and then steadily cross items off. If we cross a large number of items from our list we mentally pat ourselves on the back before we go home at night.Have you ever caught yourself adding items to your list just so thatyou can cross them off? I must admit I have been guilty in the past. A task comes up that is not on your 'to-do' list, you immediately complete it then add the task to your list and cross it out. Maybe you feel a little better at the end of the day but it is time to stop and take stock of what you are doing.If you really want to get some value out of a to-do-list try thisidea.I have started to use two lists. One list has all the routine thingsthat have to be done every day and every week. These are the itemsthat clog up most lists in most companies. These are the things we end up filling our days with if we are not careful, unfortunately these tasks do not usually move the business forward.My second list is a little...more
In the last article we looked at a few of the things you should consider before leasing that first office or storefront for your business. To recap, you should not only consider the old standard "location, location, location," but also consider...more
Break-even analysis is a good tool for quickly determining if an idea has any legs under it. It is not meant to be used alone as a sole decision making tool. Most business formula-tools work better when tracked over time and compared with other...more
Reduce inheritance taxes by giving gifts!The inheritance tax is the same thing as the estate tax in the United States, but with a different name depending on the country that you are talking about. The inheritance tax is a tax that is supposed to be...more
When you engage in factoring or selling your accounts receivable, you're accepting less money for an asset than you might expect to get for it. But there are great reasons for factoring and here are 10 of them:1. The ready cash you'll get by...more
Time...It is ever moving and so easy to lose track of. Whether you are an engineer, a supervisor, a counselor or a nurse, productivity is important. We are all controlled by cost-effectiveness and billable hours. In this article, we will discuss...more
What are affiliate programs, and how can I turn them into a money making opportunity? If you find yourself asking these questions time and time again, you will want to look into what affiliate programs are all about. The fact of the matter is that...more