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<item><title>Revamped Northern Ireland business directory makes online marketing easy</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12078201-revamped-northern-ireland-business-directory-makes-online-marketing-easy.html</link><description>Northern Ireland's Premier Business Directory has been revamped to improve search functionality and provide some 40,000 businesses with free listings.</description></item>
<item><title>Ten reasons to use Census Financial Planning</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12071462-ten-reasons-to-use-census-financial-planning.html</link><description>Many people think that financial planning is only required by the very rich. However, everyone can benefit from it.</description></item>
<item><title>A Sign For The People's Gallery, Derry, N.Ireland.</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12066332-sign-for-the-peoples-gallery-derry-nireland.html</link><description>The Derry City council has at last voted to put up signs for visitors to find the world famous The People's Gallery created by The Bogside Artists.</description></item>
<item><title>SlurryKat Announces Global Distribution of Tanker, First-of-a-Kind Integrated Spreading Technology</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12022689-slurrykat-announces-global-distribution-of-tanker-first-of-kind-integrated-spreading-technology.html</link><description>SlurryKat, a multi-award winning slurry-handling specialist based in Waringstown, Northern Ireland confirmed its expanding distribution plans for the hand-made tankers to meet worldwide demand.</description></item>
<item><title>The Rug House Is Offering A Wide Range Of Rugs At Low Prices On Their Website</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12015876-the-rug-house-is-offering-wide-range-of-rugs-at-low-prices-on-their-website.html</link><description>The Rug House is a family run business with over twenty years trading experience throughout the UK and Ireland. They provide a huge range of high quality rugs at low prices.</description></item>
<item><title>Derry City Council To Fund Restoration of Famous Murals.</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/12009176-derry-city-council-to-fund-restoration-of-famous-murals.html</link><description>The Bogside Artists' have been unanimously pledged financial help to refurbish the iconic murals of The People' Gallery in the Bogside Derry. These, the most famous murals in Ireland were painted by the three artists.</description></item>
<item><title>Global Outlook - Census Financial Planning</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11999432-global-outlook-census-financial-planning.html</link><description>August was clouded by concerns over the outlook for the global economy.</description></item>
<item><title>Wide Range Of Durable And Long-Lasting Rubber Mats Available at The Rug House</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11985228-wide-range-of-durable-and-long-lasting-rubber-mats-available-at-the-rug-house.html</link><description>The Rug House is a family run business with over twenty years trading experience throughout the UK and Ireland. They provide a huge range of high quality rugs at low prices.</description></item>
<item><title>The Bogside Artists Restore their Famous Peace Mural in Derry's Bogside.</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11939085-the-bogside-artists-restore-their-famous-peace-mural-in-derrys-bogside.html</link><description>The Bogside Artists, despite the refusal of the Derry City Council to help with funding, have restored their famous Peace Mural at their own expense. Here they explain the incredible behaviour of their own council towards themselves and their work.</description></item>
<item><title>Taking a slice of the rent - Census Financial Planning</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11914117-taking-slice-of-the-rent-census-financial-planning.html</link><description>The tax rules applying to the income and growth generated by buy-to-let properties can be complicated, though the Chancellor of the Exchequer has introduced some proposals that aim to simplify the regime.</description></item>
<item><title>Power NI unveils BIG Energy Saving Challenge Champions</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11910242-power-ni-unveils-big-energy-saving-challenge-champions.html</link><description>Annaclone Community Engagement group based in Katesbridge were unveiled as the overall winner of Power NI’s BIG Energy Saving Challenge.</description></item>
<item><title>How diverse is your portfolio?</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11903605-how-diverse-is-your-portfolio.html</link><description>Investing for income is a long-established investment strategy.It is important to meet with a financial adviser so they can match your attitude to risk to the appropriate investments.</description></item>
<item><title>Salary Exchange and Child Benefit</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11896863-salary-exchange-and-child-benefit.html</link><description>We have mentioned in previous blogs about the fact that National Insurance contributions are merely another form of taxation on both you as an employee and also your employer.</description></item>
<item><title>Ten tips for pension tax savings</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11889732-ten-tips-for-pension-tax-savings.html</link><description>A tax-efficient way to invest – pension contributions are paid net of basic rate tax. This means that you only need to pay £80 to get £100 invested into your pension.</description></item>
<item><title>Advice is essential for mortgage customers</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11885924-advice-is-essential-for-mortgage-customers.html</link><description>According to statistics published in Money Marketing, the number of mortgage advice firms has reduced.</description></item>
<item><title>The eurozone: tired and emotional</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11884234-the-eurozone-tired-and-emotional.html</link><description>A climate of increased political instability in the eurozone has reignited fears over the outlook for the region.</description></item>
<item><title>Considering gifting your house</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11880195-considering-gifting-your-house.html</link><description>Despite recent problems in the Northern Ireland housing market we have still seen significant increases in house values over the long term.</description></item>
<item><title>Use your tax breaks - Census Financial Planning</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11878648-use-your-tax-breaks-census-financial-planning.html</link><description>Benjamin Franklin's view that nothing is certain except death and taxes has yet to be disproved. However, the best way to mitigate at least some of your tax liability is to make sure you use the tax allowances available.</description></item>
<item><title>Worried about germs in your home?</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11874380-worried-about-germs-in-your-home.html</link><description>Welcome to the micro-world of Jellyflug. Play as the bacteria Grash on his quest home to the bathroom! Explore 15 massive levels full of puzzles, battles and surprises to in your journey home in this Micro-Platforming adventure.</description></item>
<item><title>Spain at the head of new eurozone concerns</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11874384-spain-at-the-head-of-new-eurozone-concerns.html</link><description>After a strong first quarter, share prices fell back during April amid renewed apprehension over the outlook for the eurozone and particularly Spain, which took centre-stage against a backdrop of fresh concerns over signs of increasing</description></item>
<item><title>JAR Technologies is delighted to announce its partnership with Techtrust India</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11874257-jar-technologies-is-delighted-to-announce-its-partnership-with-techtrust-india.html</link><description>JAR Technologies is delighted to announce its partnership with Techtrust to distribute its leading WAN emulation solutions across the Indian market.</description></item>
<item><title>Census Financial Planning: Trusts still worthy</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11872547-census-financial-planning-trusts-still-worthy.html</link><description>Despite Government changes, trusts should still be at the heart of any estate planning scheme.</description></item>
<item><title>Maildistiller is partner of choice for over 7000 Webroot migrations and counting!</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11869286-maildistiller-is-partner-of-choice-for-over-7000-webroot-migrations-and-counting.html</link><description>Ever since Webroot decided to exit the email security market some months back, there has been somewhat of a scramble by ex Webroot partners and to an extent competitor vendors to marry up on new, successful and hopefully long-lasting partnerships.</description></item>
<item><title>Maildistiller CEO wins IT Professional of the year!</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11869270-maildistiller-ceo-wins-it-professional-of-the-year.html</link><description>Colm McGoldrick, founder and CEO of email security company Maildistiller, has been awarded for his outstanding achievements, influence and on-going success in the IT industry, by being named IT Professional of the year!</description></item>
<item><title>Stena Line launches new Car-cation campaign</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11865734-stena-line-launches-new-car-cation-campaign.html</link><description>Stena Line has launched a new campaign promoting the family car as one of the main focal points of a holiday with the help of comedian, Dom Joly.</description></item>
<item><title>Using Will Trusts - Census Financial</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11863546-using-will-trusts-census-financial.html</link><description>Will Trusts are different to most other types of trust that a financial adviser uses as they are usually bespoke to meet specific requirements.</description></item>
<item><title>Investing globally in equity income</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11854578-investing-globally-in-equity-income.html</link><description>The default choice for income seekers willing to take some risk with their capital has historically been UK equity income funds,</description></item>
<item><title>Comparing the tax-efficient options - Census Financial Planning</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11854577-comparing-the-tax-efficient-options-census-financial-planning.html</link><description>With life expectancy increasing, financial planning is becoming increasingly important. If you are thinking of saving for retirement, then you might consider a pension is the best way to ensure you have enough to live on when you are older.</description></item>
<item><title>Raising awareness about financial compensation</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11846952-raising-awareness-about-financial-compensation.html</link><description>The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is working to raise customers’ awareness and understanding of deposit protection. Research undertaken by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)</description></item>
<item><title>Losing out to inflation - Census Financial Planning</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11842709-losing-out-to-inflation-census-financial-planning.html</link><description>Low interest rates are great news for borrowers but can have a devastating effect on the long-term wealth of savers.</description></item>
<item><title>UK economic update - Census Financial Planning</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11839513-uk-economic-update-census-financial-planning.html</link><description>The UK economy shrank during the final three months of 2011 by more than was previously estimated.</description></item>
<item><title>Time for a portfolio health-check? - Census financial Planning</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11837945-time-for-portfolio-health-check-census-financial-planning.html</link><description>Once a financial plan has been put in place, it is tempting to believe the paperwork can simply be tucked away in a drawer and forgotten.</description></item>
<item><title>Maximising the tax benefits - Census Financial Planning</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11833798-maximising-the-tax-benefits-census-financial-planning.html</link><description>While ISAs are well known for being tax-efficient, your choice of underlying investment can improve their efficiency.</description></item>
<item><title>Leigh Yeaman from Quilter's 2012 Budget Commentary</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11832207-leigh-yeaman-from-quilters-2012-budget-commentary.html</link><description>The UK's 2012 Budget's main points summarised by Leigh Yeaman, Investment Manager at Quilter in Belfast.</description></item>
<item><title>Investing in stocks &amp; shares.</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11829336-investing-in-stocks-shares.html</link><description>The entire 2012/13 tax year ISA allowance - £11,280 – can be invested into a stocks and shares ISA.</description></item>
<item><title>Considering your cash ISA - Census Financial Planning</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11826286-considering-your-cash-isa-census-financial-planning.html</link><description>Cash ISAs are some of the most straightforward investment products on the market. They are designed to appeal to investors who want to take less risk, but also want their cash savings to work as hard as possible in a tax efficient way.</description></item>
<item><title>Greece's latest bailout comes with strings attached</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11822898-greeces-latest-bailout-comes-with-strings-attached.html</link><description>Share prices appreciated across much of Europe during February as equity investors appeared a little more optimistic about the future.</description></item>
<item><title>Census Financial Planning's Market Update</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11820121-census-financial-plannings-market-update.html</link><description>Share prices continued to pick up during February, with indications that investor sentiment was showing tentative signs of improvement. In the UK, the FTSE 100 index rose by 3.3% during the month, having increased by 5.4% since 2012 began.</description></item>
<item><title>Make the most of your tax allowances and investments</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11812996-make-the-most-of-your-tax-allowances-and-investments.html</link><description>As the end of the tax year approaches, you need to ensure you maximise the tax-efficient allowances available to you.</description></item>
<item><title>Are you worried about your finances?</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11811908-are-you-worried-about-your-finances.html</link><description>A blog highlighting the importance of having your finances regularly checked by an adviser and offering a free, no obligation finanical health check.</description></item>
<item><title>The end of Protected Rights - Census financial planning</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11808058-the-end-of-protected-rights-census-financial-planning.html</link><description>Protected rights are funds accrued within pensions from originally contracting out of the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme (or SERPS), which has in recent years been changed to State Second Pension (S2P).</description></item>
<item><title>RDR – What does it all mean?</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11801893-rdr-what-does-it-all-mean.html</link><description>The financial services sector is currently preparing for the implementation of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) – one of the biggest overhauls of financial regulation since the Financial Services Act was introduced in 1986.</description></item>
<item><title>Time to check out the new arrivals at LS Forklifts</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11801767-time-to-check-out-the-new-arrivals-at-ls-forklifts.html</link><description>LS Forklifts, the most well-known name in lift truck industry in the UK since last two decades, has renewed its stock with a lot of new items for its customers.</description></item>
<item><title>Bond market risks in light of recent downgrades</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11799736-bond-market-risks-in-light-of-recent-downgrades.html</link><description>The eurozone crisis has prompted a radical shake-up in the global bond market.</description></item>
<item><title>The case for using an IFA - Census Financial Planning</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11795824-the-case-for-using-an-ifa-census-financial-planning.html</link><description>We wish that more people used the services of an IFA, because we are convinced that the people who do are not just wealthier, but in the process, are better able to cope with many of the challenges that life can throw at them.</description></item>
<item><title>How the year has started - Census Financial Planning</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11792459-how-the-year-has-started-census-financial-planning.html</link><description>The new year began with many of the same overriding preoccupations that characterised 2011 although share prices were boosted during January amid rising optimism the global economy would manage to weather the worst effects of the eurozone’s ongoing</description></item>
<item><title>Economic Update - Census Financial</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11789630-economic-update-census-financial.html</link><description>Notwithstanding the London Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, 2012 is widely expected to be a tough year for the UK economy. The Ernst &amp; Young Item Club (E&amp;YIC) warned that the UK might already be back in recession.</description></item>
<item><title>Pension Planning for end of Tax year</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11784981-pension-planning-for-end-of-tax-year.html</link><description>Here are some of the areas where planning between now and 5 April 2012 could provide tax advantageous solutions to help you build a decent retirement income.</description></item>
<item><title>Business Protection – Getting it right</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11776312-business-protection-getting-it-right.html</link><description>There are numerous ways to set up shareholder/partnership protection policies. This week we will consider looking at some of the key issues which need addressed when considering this type of cover.</description></item>
<item><title>Bypass Trusts and their Inheritance Tax Treatment (IHT)</title><link>http://www.prlog.org/11771427-bypass-trusts-and-their-inheritance-tax-treatment-iht.html</link><description>A bypass trust is a trust simply used to receive death benefits from a pension which is paid at the discretion of the pension scheme trustees.</description></item></channel></rss>