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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.

Should I charge my clients VAT?

Here, Emily Coltman of Freeagent answers a reader's query on whether they should charge clients VAT.

Accounting

Small Business Banking

How to choose the right credit card for your business

Here, we explore the key things you need to know when selecting the right credit card for your business needs. 

Tax

How much tax will I pay if I run a side business?

Chris Barwick of Sheards Accountants answers a reader question on the amount of tax you need to pay if you have a side business.

Alternative finance

How angel investment beats foreign direct investment

Here, Jenny Tooth of the UK Business Angels Association explains why she thinks that angel investment is better than foreign direct investment.

Small Business Banking

Key tips to opening and managing a business bank account

In this piece we discuss best practice for finding, opening, and running a business bank account.

Tax

VAT registration: the facts

Utterly stumped by Value Added Tax? Here's everything you need to know about VAT registration.

Accounting

A small business guide to capital assets

Emily Coltman of FreeAgent discusses capital assets and gives her top tips for dealing with them in your business accounts.

Business Loans

Five tips for those seeking a business loan

In need of some cash? We take a look at what small companies need to bear in mind before pursuing a business loan.

Accounting

A small business guide to capital assets

Emily Coltman of FreeAgent discusses capital assets and gives her top tips for dealing with them in your business accounts.

Business Loans

Five tips for those seeking a business loan

In need of some cash? We take a look at what small companies need to bear in mind before pursuing a business loan.

Accounting

The complex VAT mistakes your business could be making

In this article, we will take a closer look at the most common issues faced by companies relating to VAT.

Accounting

How to deal with late payment

Late payments can cause endless problems for small business owners, and it's not just cash flow. We explore the extent of the issue and speak to three entrepreneurs about their experiences.

Tax

HMRC tax investigations: Eight reasons HMRC might audit your business

Here are some of the common triggers associated with HMRC tax investigations, along with how you can reduce the chance of them occurring.

Legal advice

What is the legal number of hours employees can have between shifts?

What is the legal number of hours between shifts for workers? Peter Done explains more.

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?

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