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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.

Report reveals poor payment practices from these big names

A new government report reveals how long it takes some of the UK's major high street names to pay small suppliers.

Accounting

Alternative finance

Seven tips for getting paid promptly as a small business owner

Getting clients to pay you on time is a crucial part of securing strong and healthy cashflow for your business.

Tax

Christmas entertaining could leave employers with a tax bill

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

Thousands of small businesses just got a better chance of getting funded

The peer-to-peer loan market will now be more available to smaller firms.

Crowdfunding for Business

PURE Spa & Beauty launches first crowdfund to boost UK grow

PURE Spa and Beauty is seeking to open in more city locations with new funding sought through crowdfunding platform Crowdcube.

Accounting

How to give workers a tax free gift in four simple steps

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

Funding round up – the latest investment opportunities for investors

House buying digital platform The HouseShop and PSY Ventures offering spiritual guidance seek investors to fund their growth plans

Accounting

What is a profit and loss forecast, and why do you need one?

Here, we look at why it makes good commercial sense to gather the right data and create a formal calculation of potential profit or loss.

Alternative finance

Funding round up – the latest investment opportunities for investors

House buying digital platform The HouseShop and PSY Ventures offering spiritual guidance seek investors to fund their growth plans

Accounting

What is a profit and loss forecast, and why do you need one?

Here, we look at why it makes good commercial sense to gather the right data and create a formal calculation of potential profit or loss.

Accounting

How to offset losses against PAYE as a sole trader

If, while employed and paying tax, I also set up as a sole trader, can I offset any trading losses against the PAYE I pay through my self-assessment?

Accounting

How can I set up payroll without an accountant?

I need to set up tax, PAYE and NI for my limited company in the UK. Can I achieve this without an accountant?

Accounting

What manufacturing businesses need to know about accountancy

As manufacturing businesses create goods, they have extras to factor in when it comes to accounting. Angela Ashworth of Purple Lime explains more.

Alternative finance

Forex Money management tips

Trading in an ever-unpredictable market requires strict money management policies. Any successful forex trader will tell you that having a good trading system is not enough; you will need to apply money management to protect your portfolio.

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