Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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.
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.
Alternative finance
Accounting
A business credit card can be a good option to ease a cash flow squeeze, but there are many other benefits to using a business credit card. Here, we take a look.
Business Loans
Here, Charlie Paton of Seawater Greenhouse talks about the inner workings and requirements of match funding after winning an award.
Accounting
Here, Emily Coltman of Freeagent answers a reader's query on whether they should charge clients VAT.
Small Business Banking
Here, we explore the key things you need to know when selecting the right credit card for your business needs.
Tax
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
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
In this piece we discuss best practice for finding, opening, and running a business bank account.
Alternative finance
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
In this piece we discuss best practice for finding, opening, and running a business bank account.
Tax
Utterly stumped by Value Added Tax? Here's everything you need to know about VAT registration.
Accounting
Emily Coltman of FreeAgent discusses capital assets and gives her top tips for dealing with them in your business accounts.
Business Loans
In need of some cash? We take a look at what small companies need to bear in mind before pursuing a business loan.
Accounting
In this article, we will take a closer look at the most common issues faced by companies relating to VAT.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Partner content
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
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
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade