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Have your say: Funding for women
Financial institutions may well need a shake up when helping female entrepreneurs. SmallBusiness.co.uk speaks to some women in business about their experiences of raising finance and asks for your comments.
Purchase orders explained
When issued to a supplier for provision of goods or services, purchase orders are legally binding. This guide explains how they can help small businesses track orders and receive payment for work done.
Angel funding tips from the Den
If your original source of funding dries up or you fail to convince the bank manager, does that mean you should call it a day? With the forthcoming launch of the online business angel network Angels Den, founder and managing director Bill Morrow is keen to point out that there is lots of money in the pockets of business angels waiting to be invested. SmallBusiness.co.uk reports.
Podcast: The major concerns for UK small business
Mick Hegarty, director, BT Business, and John Dunsmuir, Managing Director of the British Chamber of Commerce, discuss the concerns for UK small businesses in this short audio podcast.
The tax return clinic
SmallBusiness.co.uk and Andy Hardy from TaxCalc.com demystify the tax returns process and offer top tips on how you can ensure that you don’t get caught out by the taxman or pay unnecessary fines.
Factoring: Get your funding to work harder
‘More and more owner-managers are recognising that significant time savings can be made if they outsource this element of their operations to factoring specialists,’ says Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance.
Risking It All expert gives funding advice
Julia Chanteray, resident business expert on Channel 4's Risking It All programme, founded business advice and mentoring service The Joy of Business to help small firms through the difficult early years of growth. SmallBusiness.co.uk caught up with Chanteray and asked her to share some pearls of wisdom on the funding routes available for small firms.
How to file Employer PAYE Returns
Filing your employer’s PAYE End of Year return online is the quickest and easiest way for small business owners to send HMRC your details before the 19 May deadline. It also pays for small businesses to file online, as those who do will qualify for the scheme’s £150 incentive. Here are some useful tips from SmallBusiness.co.uk and HMRC to help you file yours successfully and hassle-free.
Pre-budget insights
With Chancellor Gordon Brown due to make his Budget speech to the House of Commons on 21 March, it will be interesting to see how he approaches the task, bearing in mind that it’s widely believed to be his last. SmallBusiness.co.uk and Chas Roy-Chowdhury, head of tax at ACCA have these insights into the forthcoming budget.
Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme Explained
Companies without assets to offer as security for conventional bank funding will be heartened to know that there’s still another means of raising cash without giving away too much equity. Click to read on...
Budget 2008: What to expect
Chancellor Alistair Darling delivers his first Budget on 12 March. SmallBusiness.co.uk has these predictions from Roger Bootle, economic adviser to financial services company Deloitte, on what to expect.
Debt advice for small businesses
Many small businesses operate on a very tight budget. Figures published by the Insolvency Service during 2005 show that 12,893 companies went into liquidation and 10,839 self-employed people were declared bankrupt. The need for debt advice for small businesses has never before been in such demand.
Business loans for starting up abroad
There is no reason in principle you cannot finance the purchase of an overseas business in the UK. The Business Banking Code says that before a bank lends you any money, they will assess whether they feel that you will be able to repay it.
Last minute tax return tips
The January tax returns deadline on 31 January is looming large. Even so, it is not too late to submit it in time. SmallBusiness.co.uk and Andy Hardy from TaxCalc.com offer this reminder and some last-minute tips for filing your return.
Basic tax, VAT and cash flow for start-ups
When starting a business, there are a myriad of VAT, National Insurance, income tax and cash flow issues to consider. Clive Lewis of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales offers this introduction to what to expect.