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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.

The essential guide to managing small business cash flow

In this guide, in association with Fleximize, we take a look at one of the most critical issues for small business owners: managing cash flow.

Accounting

Accounting

Here’s how you can use software to manage cash flow

A reader asks how they can easily manage cash flow in their property business which is seasonal.

Government Grants

Small business energy grants – what’s available

Whether you want to install an electric car charging station, replace your old boiler with a heat pump or just replace draughty windows, you can apply for a range of energy grants

Funding your small business

150 UK small business grants to apply for right now – UPDATED

In need of some funding for your small business? These grants should give you a boost, wherever you're based in the UK

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.

Small Business Banking

How much do business bank accounts cost? A guide to bank fees for small businesses

Keeping on top of your outgoings is essential for any business, but with so many fees associated with business bank accounts, it can be hard to keep track. Here's everything you need to know about business bank account fees.

Alternative finance

A guide to peer-to-peer business lending for SMEs

In this piece, we find out about the peer-to-peer lending market and how to benefit from it.

Business Loans

Best small business loans in the UK

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

Alternative finance

A guide to peer-to-peer business lending for SMEs

In this piece, we find out about the peer-to-peer lending market and how to benefit from it.

Business Loans

Best small business loans in the UK

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

Government Grants

Small business finance: A list of grant and funding options

Here, we investigate some of the small business grants and options available in the market today.

Tax

Tax planning tips for small businesses

Ralph Hearn, partner at Wellers, shares his tax planning tips, focusing on Corporation Tax, business rates and National Insurance

Tax

Five tax breaks commonly overlooked by small business owners

Here, we look at some key tax breaks that could save your small company money.

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?

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.