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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.

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

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

Profit and loss template

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

Accounting

Why every SME needs a regular business health check

Find out what a business health check is, how it can benefit your company and why you should be carrying them out regularly

Accounting

The pros and cons of taking manual bank transfers as a small business

Wonder if taking manual bank transfers from customers is the right move for your business? We explore the ups and downs of these payments

Accounting

AI is changing everything. Here’s how to get on board

Discover how AI and automation are transforming a real business’ accounting, boosting productivity and driving business success

Accounting

The pros and cons of taking manual bank transfers as a small business

Wonder if taking manual bank transfers from customers is the right move for your business? We explore the ups and downs of these payments

Accounting

AI is changing everything. Here’s how to get on board

Discover how AI and automation are transforming a real business’ accounting, boosting productivity and driving business success

Accounting

Why targeted AI is a business game changer

AI is already being used by small businesses. Find out how you can embrace artificial intelligence with confidence

Tax

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

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

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

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