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.
Applications for Recovery Loans, designed to replace Bounce Back Loans, were in the 'low thousands' in the first week of the new scheme going live, according to reports
Business Loans
Tax
The super-deduction tax break means that you can claim 130 per cent of what you spend on equipment for your business against taxable profits.
Business Loans
The Government has launched the Recovery Loan Scheme to help businesses. Here is a list of accredited lenders and information on where to apply
Government Grants
To help small businesses reopen after a long lockdown, the government is launching the Restart Grant. Here's where you can find yours.
Tax
As we head into the new tax year, Stuart Clark of Russell & Russell sorts out fact from fiction, putting money in your pocket
Government Grants
Government opens £20m SME Brexit Support Fund for businesses solely exporting to the EU. Where to find your £2,000 grant.
Government Grants
Applying for SEISS isn't as straightforward as it may seem, say Old Mill. Here's how the newly self-employed should get through the process
Business Loans
Bank lending to small businesses rockets by 82% as owners scramble for Government coronavirus support
Government Grants
Applying for SEISS isn't as straightforward as it may seem, say Old Mill. Here's how the newly self-employed should get through the process
Business Loans
Bank lending to small businesses rockets by 82% as owners scramble for Government coronavirus support
Business Loans
In his Budget, Rishi Sunak has announced a Recovery Loan Scheme to replace the CBILS and Bounce Back Loan schemes.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know about the Covid Bounce Back Loan Scheme – what it is, who offers them, and how much it will cost your small business to take out a loan.
Business Loans
How much will your Bounce Back Loan cost? Use our Bounce Back Loan calculator to find out
Business Loans
If my company goes bust, do I still have to repay the Bounce Back Loan? And what happens if I need more time to repay my small business debt?
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Partner content
Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
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