Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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.
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
Small Business Banking
If you have surplus funds, why not deposit your business revenue into a dedicated business savings account?
Business Loans
We explore whether a loan is the right finance option for you along with some of the best small business loans in the UK market
Payroll
Philip Welsh, product marketing manager at Sage, explains why employers’ National Insurance contributions (NIC) are rising in April 2025 – impacting employee costs, cashflow and margins for firms
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?
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
Tax
What should you put in your VAT invoice? We explain more and share a handy template to help you get started.
Accounting
Whether you pass the VAT threshold or register for VAT voluntarily, we explain everything you need to know about Value Added Tax
Tax
What should you put in your VAT invoice? We explain more and share a handy template to help you get started.
Accounting
Whether you pass the VAT threshold or register for VAT voluntarily, we explain everything you need to know about Value Added Tax
Accounting
Darren Fell, managing director of Crunch Accounting, discusses what costs can be claimed as a small business.
Accounting
The UK’s small business population is facing a tranche of new tax rules and employment policies set to come into effect from April 2025
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
Funding your small business
In need of some funding for your small business? These grants should give you a boost, wherever you're based in the UK
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world
Business Technology
With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.