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The idea of accounting is anathema to many small business owners. It is a task which many entrepreneurs would love to delegate. Many cannot, however, for the simple reason that they cannot afford to. Accurate accounts are essential to the way in which any small business is run. A whole host of commercial and financial issues hinge on accurate accounting. From infrastructure or plant investment, to payroll and hiring, to tax, the list of issues affected by accounting is a long one.

The legend of Robin Hood, prince of thieves, is known to practically everyone. The self-proclaimed wealthy benefactor stole from the treasures of the rich and gave them to the poor. Sounds like a fairy tale for children? Maybe once upon a time it was. Today, it is a new, innovative tax that can save the UK economy!

Fears of weakening prospects for the new year have knocked business confidence back to a two-and-a-half year low, according to the latest Business in Britain report from Lloyds TSB Commercial. Firms remain particularly worried about the outlook for demand in domestic markets and the eurozone, and are continuing to rein in recruitment and investment spending as a result. However, businesses are still upbeat about prospects in export markets outside Europe, where trade has remained resilient in recent months.

These days, it's hard not to be enticed by the historically low mortgage refinancing rates. Now could be the perfect time to refinance, but is refinancing your loan right for you? Here are a few points to take into consideration if you're thinking about refinancing your home loan. Beyond potentially saving you thousands of dollars, refinancing your mortgage can also help you.