SMEs

Why now is the time to offer group IP advice

Professional Adviser | 03 May 2012 | 08:00

In the first of a three-part special on group risk, Paul Avis, of Canada Life Group Insurance, explains what advisers need to know to successfully advise their clients on group income protection.

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Mark Polson reviews: JargonFreeBenefits

This week the lang cat’s Mark Polson takes a look at the next product in Steve Bee’s growing range – JargonFreeBenefits.

Professional Adviser | 25 Apr 2012 | 16:00
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Thinking of entering group protection? What to consider

Paul Avis discusses the benefits and pitfalls for advisers considering the group protection sector.

Cover | 10 Feb 2012 | 11:57

Other SMEs articles

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HMRC bids to solve small firm disputes quicker

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is trialling a new dispute resolution service for small businesses.

IFAonline | 09 Jan 2012 | 13:15
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Business protection - Be a business bulwark

Business protection is one of the largest untapped markets in desperate need of financial advice. Clare Harrop issues a call to arms

Cover | 07 Nov 2011 | 15:14
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Group Income Protection: Time to rock the boat?

With many legislative changes in the works, the group risk market is hesitant at present. Owain Thomas examines the bigger picture of what is to come for group income protection.

Cover | 21 Oct 2011 | 16:06
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Interview - Fergus Craig

Axa PPP’s Fergus Craig has a keen eye on PMI. Paul Robertson asks him how the market is improving.

Cover | 17 Oct 2011 | 10:21
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Posen: £100bn more QE and 'public bank' for SME loans

Adam Posen, the external member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), has upped his call for more quantitative easing (QE) to £100bn and proposed a ‘public bank’ for businesses struggling to find credit on the highstreet.

IFAonline | 13 Sep 2011 | 12:51
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Currency volatility major concern for SMEs

Currency volatility will continue to be a major concern for SMEs throughout 2011.

International Investment | 31 Aug 2011 | 07:15
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Employers boost benefits to control wage rises

Small businesses plan to use employee benefits instead of pay rises to keep wage costs down whilst retaining staff, MetLife says.

IFAonline | 24 Aug 2011 | 14:15
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Banks on target for Project Merlin business lending

The UK’s major banks remain on course to meet their targets for lending to businesses as part of their commitment to Project Merlin.

IFAonline | 12 Aug 2011 | 10:10
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Govt proposes cuts to anti-money laundering duties

The government today published proposals for reforming the anti-money laundering requirements on businesses.

IFAonline | 07 Jun 2011 | 13:00
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PMI helps SME staff absence and satisfaction - Forum of Private Business

Smaller firms are being urged to take up private health insurance to cut absenteeism and boost staff satisfaction.

Cover | 04 Feb 2011 | 16:30

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