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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.

The 8 best business savings accounts

If you have surplus funds, why not deposit your business revenue into a dedicated business savings account?

Small Business Banking

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

Payroll

How businesses can manage the rise in employers’ National Insurance

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

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?

Tax

VAT invoice template

What should you put in your VAT invoice? We explain more and share a handy template to help you get started.

Accounting

Sole traders and VAT

Whether you pass the VAT threshold or register for VAT voluntarily, we explain everything you need to know about Value Added Tax

Accounting

What expenses can I claim through my business?

Darren Fell, managing director of Crunch Accounting, discusses what costs can be claimed as a small business.

Accounting

Accounting for success in 2025

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

What expenses can I claim through my business?

Darren Fell, managing director of Crunch Accounting, discusses what costs can be claimed as a small business.

Accounting

Accounting for success in 2025

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

Best UK small business accounting software

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

Accounting

Expenses Software for UK Small Businesses

The right expenses software can simplify reimbursements, save time, and provide better control over your company’s finances. Here’s our guide to the best expenses software for UK small businesses.

Financing

Small business startup funding

Startup funding for any small business can be a minefield, so here is a guide to the options available to you in those early days.

Accounting

How to choose accounting software

Let us talk you through how to right accounting software for you and your small business

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