Crowdfunding 2.0: why security tokens will transform start-up finance
Experts predict this new source of startup funding could be worth £2.3 billion in 2019.
Crowdfunding for Business
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.
Experts predict this new source of startup funding could be worth £2.3 billion in 2019.
Crowdfunding for Business
Alternative finance
Small businesses may be feeling the uncertainty of Brexit but financiers are focussed on the sector to survive and grow following any exit from the EU
Tax
Those paying VAT will need, post April 2019, to make their submissions digitally to HMRC. The pilot system for testing their software is now open to all
Tax
Many small businesses are taking advantage of the streamlined registration service for tax and company status
Accounting
Government is adapting its strategy to deal with self-employed pension crisis.
Accounting
A new government report reveals how long it takes some of the UK's major high street names to pay small suppliers.
Alternative finance
Getting clients to pay you on time is a crucial part of securing strong and healthy cashflow for your business.
Tax
It's a lovely gesture at this time of year to take the staff out for a celebratory lunch or drinks. However there could be tax implications so best check on what these are
Alternative finance
Getting clients to pay you on time is a crucial part of securing strong and healthy cashflow for your business.
Tax
It's a lovely gesture at this time of year to take the staff out for a celebratory lunch or drinks. However there could be tax implications so best check on what these are
Business Loans
The peer-to-peer loan market will now be more available to smaller firms.
Crowdfunding for Business
PURE Spa and Beauty is seeking to open in more city locations with new funding sought through crowdfunding platform Crowdcube.
Accounting
In SMEs margins are often tight, and so giving bonuses to the workforce can not only seem financially unachievable pipedream, but quite low on the list of priorities – but there is a lesser-known tax exemption on certain types of gifts for employees which not only makes this more affordable, but quick.
Alternative finance
House buying digital platform The HouseShop and PSY Ventures offering spiritual guidance seek investors to fund their growth plans
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