Why Rishi Sunak is going to be good for small business
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has argued for the creation of an SME bond market, which could raise billions of pounds for small business
Alternative finance
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.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has argued for the creation of an SME bond market, which could raise billions of pounds for small business
Alternative finance
Small Business Banking
One in four small businesses borrow money for cashflow after late payments almost doubled to £23bn last year
Accounting
Chancellor mulls keeping on Entrepreneurs’ Relief for existing businesses, but abolishing it for start-ups
Small Business Banking
The cashback scheme for term loans is part of a much larger fund launched by Barclays to help SMEs through and beyond Brexit.
Tax
Internet giant could pass cost of 2% digital tax imposed by Conservative government onto small business, just as it has done in France
Accounting
UK SMEs are owed more than £50bn of late payments between them as big companies put off settling invoices
Tax
The deadline for making a tax return is fast approaching so those needing to do so must act now before 31 January
Accounting
Government confirms review into controversial IR35 tax changes, which will drag thousands of freelance contractors into PAYE
Tax
The deadline for making a tax return is fast approaching so those needing to do so must act now before 31 January
Accounting
Government confirms review into controversial IR35 tax changes, which will drag thousands of freelance contractors into PAYE
Business Loans
Adam Parker explains the difference between loan types to help you decide which one is best for your small business.
Accounting
Financial admin is time-consuming for micro firms – and it's not helped by late payments. Here's how to protect your business against them.
Payroll
Purpose is the new pay, says Klara Kozlov. Harness the power of payroll giving to engage your employees and give regularly to charities
Accounting
Nearly 60 per cent of self-employed are unaware of IR35 tax changes coming in April 2020, which could reduce a worker’s net income by up to 25 per cent
Business Technology
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
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.
Partner content
Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems