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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.

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

Accounting

6 of the best payment systems for accepting US dollars

If you have a lot of customers Stateside, allowing them to pay in US dollars should be a non-negotiable

Payroll

Compare payroll software for UK small businesses

Check out our review of eight payroll providers in the UK

Funding your small business

Opening a business bank account – how-to and best accounts

In this piece, we'll look at how to go about opening a business account in the UK and what services are out there.

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

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

Funding your small business

A complete list of Scottish business grants

Here, we provide information on the Scottish business grants that could help your company grow and flourish

Small Business Banking

Small business banking: A complete guide

Christoph Tutsch, founder and CEO of ONPEX, reveals everything you need to know about small business banking, from opening an account to seeking a loan.

Funding your small business

A complete list of Scottish business grants

Here, we provide information on the Scottish business grants that could help your company grow and flourish

Small Business Banking

Small business banking: A complete guide

Christoph Tutsch, founder and CEO of ONPEX, reveals everything you need to know about small business banking, from opening an account to seeking a loan.

Accounting

Best payroll software for small businesses

Government Grants

Business grants in Wales

If you are looking to start your own business in Wales or already run one, you could be eligible for a range of Welsh business grants

Accounting

Making Tax Digital (MTD) – HRMC requirements and the best compatible software providers

After the rollout of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT, MTD for Income Tax is being phased in from April 2026

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?

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Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.

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.

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What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?