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.
Being a founder can be a lonely business, especially when raising money for your start-up. Don’t worry, help is at hand. These advisors will either invest, help you crowdfund or put you in the best possible place for seed funding
Financing
Crowdfunding for Business
Crowdfunding expert Rob Murray Brown explains everything you need to know about raising money for small businesses through crowdfunding in the UK
Financing
In this practical webinar with PayPal, our experts cover everything from common cashflow problems to your different financing options...
Accounting
We take a look at the basics of cash flow forecasts for small businesses. By reading it, you’ll have everything you need to get started.
Business Loans
Trade body UK Finance says small business owners should apply for a bank loan now, regardless of whether they need it yet, before an economic slowdown turns off the credit tap
Business Loans
Replacement recovery loan scheme will offer loans of up to £2m to businesses, backed by a 70% government guarantee in event of default. But small business owners will have to offer personal guarantees first
Accounting
Andrew Jagger, associate director at Moorfields, explains all you need to know about when and why to use a CVA if your business is in distress. However, there are new alternatives you should consider
Tax
Mark Joyner of RDS shares his knowledge of R&D tax credits, outlining just who can apply and what they could expect to receive
Accounting
Andrew Jagger, associate director at Moorfields, explains all you need to know about when and why to use a CVA if your business is in distress. However, there are new alternatives you should consider
Tax
Mark Joyner of RDS shares his knowledge of R&D tax credits, outlining just who can apply and what they could expect to receive
Accounting
Emily Coltman lists five mistakes small businesses make with accounting and how to avoid unnecessary accountancy errors
Payroll
Running your own business involves necessary admin. Especially when it comes to payroll and tax. Happily, there’s software to help you
Payroll
Running your business’ payroll is much easier with market-leading accountancy software. Here’s how to work out which product is best for you
Payroll
It’s not always easy to decide whether you need professional help with your payroll. Could a bookkeeper or accountant benefit your business, or is the DIY approach best?
Employing & managing staff
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
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
Partner content
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
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