Alternative business funding for small businesses
For the third year in a row, challenger banks account for a higher share of gross lending to small businesses than the ‘big five’ banks
Business Loans
The financing channel looks at the different small business funding options available to start-up companies and established SME businesses looking to grow. Read a wealth of guides and tips to help manage your accounts and cash flow better, views on the future of business banking and where to source alternative finance.
For the third year in a row, challenger banks account for a higher share of gross lending to small businesses than the ‘big five’ banks
Business Loans
Accounting
At what point does your small business have to start paying VAT? Should you voluntarily pay VAT? And what are legitimate ways to stay under the VAT threshold?
Government Grants
We'll take you through what type of small business grant you should apply for, how to prepare and how to increase your chance of success.
Small Business Banking
A business bank account is an essential for any small business, find out more about the benefits of opening one here
Small Business Banking
Here, we explore the questions that you as a business should be asking in order to assess your bank
Business Loans
The Prince's Trust could give you with a useful mix of funding and mentoring as well as getting to grips with cashflow forecasting.
Accounting
Darren Fell, managing director of Crunch Accounting, discusses what costs can be claimed as a small business.
Alternative finance
Merchant cash advance is the fastest-growing area of business funding, enabling businesses to raise working capital against till sales. It’s a new way of funding driven by technology.
Accounting
Darren Fell, managing director of Crunch Accounting, discusses what costs can be claimed as a small business.
Alternative finance
Merchant cash advance is the fastest-growing area of business funding, enabling businesses to raise working capital against till sales. It’s a new way of funding driven by technology.
Accounting
What are business rates, how much are they and do tenants have to pay them? Sophie Attwood of Colliers answers your questions
Accounting
Julie Corkish, ICAEW’s head of practice, explains what small business owners should consider when hiring an accountant.
Funding your small business
Make the right decision about your small business bank account, whether you're just starting out or you're more established
Accounting
It’s never been easier or more affordable to manage your tax and accounting using small business accounting software - find the best accounting package for your needs below
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Professional indemnity insurance provides cover if somebody sues your business and they allege that your advice caused financial loss or damaged their brand. It’s not just for accountants and lawyers but for anyone offering a personal service, even web designers
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We've teamed up with the Current Account Switch Service to explain the benefits of switching your business bank account.
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Business Companion is a one-stop-shop for accurate and up-to-date legal guidance, whatever sector you’re in — and it’s all completely free