Home » Financing

Category

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.

6 of the best payment systems for accepting US dollars

If you have a lot of customers Stateside, you'll want them to be able to pay in US dollars. We look at the best payment systems for USD.

Accounting

Tax

9 ways to save on tax for sole traders

Are you a sole trader with a hefty tax bill? Take these tips to save yourself some money and help your business grow

Accounting

What are business rates? A guide for small businesses

What are business rates, how much are they and do tenants have to pay them? Sophie Attwood of Colliers answers your questions

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

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

How to do bookkeeping as a small business

Keeping on top of your accounts as a small business needn’t be a headache. With the right approach and tools, it can be incredibly useful. Little and often is the key, says Ryan Grundy

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.

Financing

A complete guide to small business finance

Managing cash flow is a tough balancing act. Bank loans can help, but applications can be cumbersome and aren't always the best solution for smaller, newer businesses. But a new breed of digital lenders has made things much easier.

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.

Financing

A complete guide to small business finance

Managing cash flow is a tough balancing act. Bank loans can help, but applications can be cumbersome and aren't always the best solution for smaller, newer businesses. But a new breed of digital lenders has made things much easier.

Accounting

What is the VAT threshold?

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?

Accounting

Making Tax Digital (MTD) – HRMC requirements and the best compatible software providers

After the rollout of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT, MTD for Income Tax is being phased in from April 2026

Accounting

Profit and loss template

Use this template to build your own profit and loss account as a small business owner.

Accounting

Best UK small business accounting software

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

Recommended Content

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

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