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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.

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

Business Loans

An introduction to debt finance for small business operators

Adam Pescod explores the main options when it comes to debt finance for UK small business operators and start-ups.

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

Small Business Banking

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

Best business bank accounts for sole traders

We’ve rounded up some of the best business bank accounts created with sole traders in mind

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.

Accounting

3 ways to avoid overpaying tax

Here are three strategies to help you avoid overpaying on tax so that you won't be out of pocket waiting for an HMRC refund

Sole trader

5 most common tax mistakes when you’re self-employed

Getting on the wrong side of the taxman can be extremely unpleasant and costly. Simon Thomas offers 5 tips to help you stay out of trouble

Accounting

3 ways to avoid overpaying tax

Here are three strategies to help you avoid overpaying on tax so that you won't be out of pocket waiting for an HMRC refund

Sole trader

5 most common tax mistakes when you’re self-employed

Getting on the wrong side of the taxman can be extremely unpleasant and costly. Simon Thomas offers 5 tips to help you stay out of trouble

Accounting

Self-employed invoice template

Here, we supply a helpful template to help you create your self-employed invoice and give you a few pointers on what to include

Accounting

The importance of financial reporting for small business owners

We explain the three key financial statements and how you can use them to spot trends, improve cash flow and manage debt

Funding your small business

Where to find green small business grants

If you fancy making your business and its operations that bit greener, these eco grants will help you get there

Accounting

Beyond bean counting: A brief summary of what accountants actually do

In this piece, Andy Hyland breaks down the practice of accountancy into its three constituent parts.

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

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

Future-proof your business communications set-up

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

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.