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Financing

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.

5 things you need to know about MTD for Income Tax

Unsure what Making Tax Digital for Income Tax means for your small business? These tips clarify the most important bits you need to know

Tax

Tax

Where to start with Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

MTD for Income Tax starts in April 2026. Learn about the requirements and discover what you have to do to get ready in time

Funding your small business

12 of the best digital banking platforms for small business

Considering a digital banking platform over one of the traditional stalwarts? We've picked out 12 of the best for your perusal.

Accounting

13 of the best prepaid business cards

You may have come across prepaid business cards as a cashflow management option before. Here, we explain what a prepaid business card is, the pros and cons, and what the best prepaid cards on the market are.

Accounting

5 best business expense management solutions

Expenses are something that, big or small, every business needs to deal with at some point. Business bank accounts offer a variety of features and security measures that allow many business owners to utilise a single account solution

Funding your small business

What are the best business bank accounts in the UK?

Make the right decision about your small business bank account, whether you're just starting out or you're more established

Accounting

What expenses can I claim through my business?

Darren Fell, managing director of Crunch Accounting, discusses what costs can be claimed as a small business.

Accounting

Accounting in foreign currencies: what small business owners need to know

We explore what you need to know about doing business in foreign currencies

Accounting

What expenses can I claim through my business?

Darren Fell, managing director of Crunch Accounting, discusses what costs can be claimed as a small business.

Accounting

Accounting in foreign currencies: what small business owners need to know

We explore what you need to know about doing business in foreign currencies

Accounting

Basics of small business accounting: tips and tools for beginners

As a small business, it’s important to get your head around company finances in order to maximise profits and margins. This handy guide will talk you through small business bookkeeping and small company accounting and help you get started!

Accounting

Cloud and SaaS accounting — what are the advantages?

Accounting can be a headache for small business owners. This guide explains some of the main benefits of cloud and SaaS accounting

Accounting

New EU VAT regulation – how accounting software can help

The new EU VAT regulation came into force on July 1st 2021. What does this mean for small businesses and how can accounting software help?

Accounting

Best accounting software if you’re a sole trader

Here, we explore how to find the right accounting software for you as a sole trader, along with some of the best platforms around

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.