How my business got a grant from a regional support hub
Rob Nicholls, managing director of Plastic Card Services, discusses his experience of getting a grant from the Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub.
Government Grants
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.
Rob Nicholls, managing director of Plastic Card Services, discusses his experience of getting a grant from the Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub.
Government Grants
Accounting
Here, Richard Stewart, founder of Untangl.co.uk, discusses how his company benefitted from R&D tax relief and EIS, and how yours can too.
Accounting
In this piece James Poyser, CEO of inniAccounts, sets out a framework for getting your cash flow right.
Alternative finance
In this Q&A, we talk to John Nussey and his wife Avril O'Neill, founders of innovative doorbell solution Ding, about raising money on Seedrs.
Accounting
Financial reporting gives quantifiable data businesses can use to create and monitor performance-based goals.
Alternative finance
Here's why a merchant cash advance could offer a quick and easy short-term, unsecured funding solution for your small business.
Tax
Emily Coltman, chief accountant at FreeAgent, explores why it may be beneficial to take on the self-assessment tax return early.
Accounting
Martin Atkins, partner and head of business services at Menzies LLP, discusses the finer points of cash flow management as a small business.
Tax
Emily Coltman, chief accountant at FreeAgent, explores why it may be beneficial to take on the self-assessment tax return early.
Accounting
Martin Atkins, partner and head of business services at Menzies LLP, discusses the finer points of cash flow management as a small business.
Financing
Here, we take a look at the new face of small business finance and how asset finance can help your business grow.
Crowdfunding for Business
In this piece we look at Crowdcube, the largest equity crowdfunding platform, and discuss how it can benefit small businesses.
Alternative finance
Here, we look at Funding Circle, the largest peer to peer platform, and discuss how it can benefit small businesses.
Small Business Banking
The Conservative/DUP deal was announced on June 26, but what does this mean for your pocket as a small business? Gorilla Accounting looks at how your balance sheets could be affected by the coalition government.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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.