Read Top Business > Finance Headlines and Articles from http://www.business-newsarticles.com en-us http://www.business-newsarticles.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2009/01/borrowers-benefit-from-base-rate-cut-81652.htm Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT The Bank of England made a further reduction in Bank Base Rate this week to 2%, its lowest level for 57 years. It is hoped that this further increase coupled with the recent reduction in VAT will stimulate consumer spending. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2009/01/mortgage-fraud-beware-the-wolf-loan-officer-in-sheeps-clothing-81697.htm Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT A retired mortgage banker turned consumer advocate creates a blog to advise US mortgage consumers to be wary of lenders offering deals that sound too good to be true. They may be accompanied by thousands of dollars in undisclosed/under disclosed (hidden) lender fees. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2009/01/financial-crisis-makes-companies-want-to-know-more-about-their-own-business-81600.htm Sat, 03 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT It's almost certain that reduced Business and consumer spending arising from the global financials crisis will see companies shift from growth and expansion to a consolidation mode that aims to sustain their current positions in the market. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2009/01/barclays-financial-planning-finds-widespread-lack-of-financial-safety-net-81538.htm Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT New research from Barclays Financial Planning shows a worrying trend of people not providing themselves and their families with a suitable financial safety net http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2009/01/tena-nichols-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-financial-underwriting-services-81574.htm Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:00:00 GMT Underwriting Specialist with the Risk Management Group of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/edward-palonek-finds-new-ways-to-help-obama-stimulate-the-economy-81322.htm Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Every day thousands of people find their bank accounts, cash, stocks, bonds, refunds, safe deposit boxes and other property. Edward Palonek of foundmoney.com has new interesting ideas to help Mr. Obama stimulate the economy by reuniting people with their missing money. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/payday-loans-new-importance-greater-acceptance-industry-experts-81356.htm Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Paydayloan.cc announces the launch of their new web site design and their professional services as industry experts in payday loans and cash advances. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/philippines-leading-emerging-nations-in-introducing-mobile-banking-81157.htm Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT As the mobile penetration is rising in the Philippines, the number of mobile banking users is also matching the pace with it and is expected to cross 11 Million by 2011. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/uk-tax-experts-wisteria-launch-new-online-tax-calculators-81008.htm Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT London small business accountants, Wisteria have this week launched a range of web-based tax calculators to help UK residents keep on top of their tax affairs. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/national-savings-investments-fetches-award-at-the-financial-services-forum-80927.htm Thu, 25 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT National Savings and Investments win industry award for successful MyLostAccount campaign http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/755-million-brits-favour-credit-card-over-cash-for-everyday-purchases-80789.htm Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT One in two (48%) of all credit card holders don't earn any rewards from expenditure on their cards(2). The Sainsbury's credit card offers Nectar points equivalent to 2% cash back on Sainsbury's purchases http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/palonek-announces-big-three-auto-makers-abandon-millions-of-dollars-80835.htm Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT With little hope in the near future of a quick fix, car makers and hard working individuals are having to supplement their income and even their way of life. However, there is a glimmer of gold projecting through the dark shroud that has covered the American economy. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/anderson-anderson-consultants-inc-partners-with-express-delivery-consultants-to-offer-highly-discounted-rates-80826.htm Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Anderson and Anderson Consultants, Inc., a mid-Atlantic telephone/utility consulting company, announced its new partnership with PA and Associates, Inc. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/nicola-horlick-exclusively-represented-for-her-speaking-engagements-by-csa-celebrity-speakers-in-eastern-europe-80856.htm Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Nicola Horlick, fund management guru and the CEO of Bramdean Asset Management is exclusively represented for her speaking engagements by CSA Celebrity Speakers http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/china-leaving-no-stone-unturned-to-develop-credit-card-market-80867.htm Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT With rapidly growing middle class, consumer spending and government support, the credit market of China will grow strong. But the global financial meltdown will give jerks to the industry. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/pam-k-white-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-financial-and-administrative-management-80780.htm Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Associate Director of Finance at the Aviation Department for the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/ms-money-warns-of-xmas-home-insurance-gap-80555.htm Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT MandS Money warns homeowners of home insurance gap over the festive period http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/jk-harris-applauds-irs-two-new-appeals-programs-80572.htm Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT JK Harris gives IRS thumbs up for two new Appeals programs, which many feel are long overdue. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/lv-and-standard-life-announce-protection-partnership-80321.htm Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT LV= announces a major new protection partnership with Standard Life http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/prudential-reveals-pension-contributions-plummet-80380.htm Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Prudential research reveals UK pension contributions have plummeted as the current economic downturn forces UK workers to make cut backs http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/scottish-widows-supports-british-heart-foundation-through-protection-for-life-policy-80309.htm Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Scottish Widows will donate 1 to the British Heart Foundation for every Protection for Life policy taken out in December http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/this-is-not-the-time-to-blink-the-best-permanent-life-insurance-product-on-the-market-may-be-about-to-disappear-80414.htm Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Life insurance companies are beginning to hint that the dominant permanent product over the past 10 years is about to change. Universal life with an external no lapse guarantee has revolutionized the permanent insurance market and made it affordable and dependable http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/etoro-new-visual-trading-platform-makes-a-splash-in-the-world-of-online-forex-80150.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT eToros groundbreaking visual software presents a new approach to forex trading: innovative visualization and adjustment of its features according to the level of experience of each particular trader, all enabling eToro to cater to traders of all levels of experience. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/ventana-research-introduces-best-practices-education-in-fast-clean-close-and-financial-consolidation-80177.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT New online resource portal provides valuable education in best practices for finance professionals. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/palonek-helps-tampa-families-find-cash-this-christmas-80202.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT When Edward Palonek appeared on the Oprah Winfrey and Maury Povich shows, he found more than $100,000 for callers and guests on these shows; And the best part of it all was that the money found belonged to the viewers who have forgotten about these small fortunes in some way. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/ljl-funding-announces-november-2008-investor-distribution-of-1053-80205.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT LJL Funding, the manager of the LJL Secured High Yield Income Fund, announces a 10.53% annualized return as of November 30, 2008. The Fund provides secure, high yield returns through the use of a high equity position trust deed mortgage fund. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/pride-magazines-financial-columnist-and-bankratecoms-financial-commentator-receives-achievement-award-80250.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Financial Expert and Pride Magazine's Financial Columnist, Emma Allen receives Achievement Award from Deltas of Charlotte, Incorporated http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/renewable-energy-stocks-sector-closeup-market-strength-spreads-across-sector-80163.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Sector Confidence for New Year Could Result in Significant Upward Trends http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/choosing-the-correct-form-for-your-professional-business-79943.htm Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT The first step in setting up a successful business is choosing the proper legal form that your new business will take. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/swasi-f-bate-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-executive-professional-and-entrepreneurial-registry-79961.htm Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Mr. Bate specializes in student loan asset-backed securities origination and execution. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/5w-public-relations-seeks-to-make-acquisitions-a-priority-for-2009-growth-79845.htm Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT 5W Public Relations, today announced intentions to make acquisitions, and aggressively pursue small PR agencies in 2009. The firm is currently in discussions with several firms. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/investorideascom-announces-new-renewable-energy-stock-showcase-company-gws-technologies-inc-otcbb-gwsc-79888.htm Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Microgeneration Technologies for CO2 reduction http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/how-much-is-your-small-business-worth-79944.htm Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Before they can market their company or weigh any offers they may receive, business owners must confront the central question: How much is my business worth? http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/brent-w-makarczyk-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-executive-professional-and-entrepreneurial-registry-79891.htm Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Mr. Makarczyk's focus is on assisting clients in reaching their financial goals through a personal relationship based on knowledgeable advice. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/abe-p-mansour-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-executive-professional-and-entrepreneurial-registry-79892.htm Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Abe P. Mansour, CFP is a registered representative and investment advisor representative who offers securities products and investment advisory services. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/leading-accountancy-firm-selects-sap-business-one-from-sapphire-79632.htm Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT MacIntyre Hudson to implement SAP Business One from Sapphire to support company growth http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/british-gas-announces-new-rates-for-prepayment-meter-customers-79669.htm Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT The new rates will come into effect on 18 December 2008 reducing prices by an average of 22* a year for dual fuel prepayment customers. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/independent-investor-research-tools-be-ready-for-2009-with-water-stocks-directory-renewable-energy-stocks-directory-insiders-corner-and-weekly-top-25-search-trends-79702.htm Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT InvestorIdeas.com, one of the first online investor resources providing in-depth information on renewable energy, greentech and water, provides independent investors access to research tools for making investment decisions moving into 2009 with a new Obama administration. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/rachel-lomax-to-be-represented-for-speaking-engagements-by-csa-celebrity-speakers-in-eastern-europe-79803.htm Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Rachel Lomax, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England is to be represented by CSA Celebrity Speakers Bulgaria for her speaking engagements in Eastern Europe. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/ventana-research-introduces-best-practices-education-in-workforce-analytics-79493.htm Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT New online resource portal provides valuable education in best practices for HR, finance and operations professionals. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/ms-money-reports-record-number-of-foreign-currency-for-sterling-exchanges-79323.htm Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT MandS Money reports weak pound sees travellers digging out foreign currency to exchange for sterling in time for Christmas http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/tracesmart-upload-2009-electoral-register-search-79345.htm Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Tracing specialists add millions of 2009 Electoral Register records to their database http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/rising-cost-of-living-forces-44-million-mums-back-to-work-79387.htm Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Research published today from Scottish Widows, reveals that the cost of running a home means that almost half (47%) of households are having to rely on more than one breadwinner to maintain a comfortable standard of living. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/more-than-a-third-of-brits-35-per-cent-are-likely-to-consider-moving-abroad-when-they-retire-79394.htm Sun, 14 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT New research released today by Scottish Widows reveals that more than a third of Brits (35 per cent) are likely to consider moving abroad when they retire, with an overwhelming 69% of people citing the British weather as a key reason. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/prudential-uk-reveal-46-million-adults-still-sleep-in-childhood-bedrooms-79147.htm Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Prudential research has revealed the importance of the family home with millions of childhood bedrooms preserved http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/barclays-financial-planning-launches-new-flexible-pensions-79197.htm Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Barclays Financial Planning announce the launch of two new pensions products, designed to offer an effective retirement planning solution as an alternative to stakeholder pensions http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/london-small-business-accountants-wisteria-relaunches-business-plan-self-assessment-and-accountancy-website-79139.htm Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Small business accountants and Self Assessment tax return specialist, Wisteria has this week unveiled its new website. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/acf-car-finance-welcomes-new-department-to-chester-79182.htm Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT ACF Car Finance Ltd is announcing the relocation of its Aftersales Department from Walsall to its head office in Chester. http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/prudential-reveal-that-uk-workers-are-missing-out-on-507-billion-a-year-78929.htm Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Prudential has revealed that UK workers are missing out on 5.07 billion a year by failing to join company pension schemes http://www.business-newsarticles.com/business_finance_articles/2008/12/small-businesses-not-yet-feeling-benefit-of-falling-inflation-79005.htm Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:00:00 GMT Business Inflation Guide reveals rising labour costs are squeezing margins - Manufacturing sector suffers the most