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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.

How my business benefited from R&D tax relief and EIS

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

Accounting

A small business guide to getting your cash flow right

In this piece James Poyser, CEO of inniAccounts, sets out a framework for getting your cash flow right.

Alternative finance

How I used Seedrs to raise money for my doorbell business

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 – Here’s what you should be doing

Financial reporting gives quantifiable data businesses can use to create and monitor performance-based goals.

Alternative finance

Why a merchant cash advance offers an exciting funding solution for small businesses

Here's why a merchant cash advance could offer a quick and easy short-term, unsecured funding solution for your small business.

Tax

Six reasons to tackle your self-assessment tax return early

Emily Coltman, chief accountant at FreeAgent, explores why it may be beneficial to take on the self-assessment tax return early.

Accounting

Why quick action is key for small business cash flow management

Martin Atkins, partner and head of business services at Menzies LLP, discusses the finer points of cash flow management as a small business.

Financing

Asset finance for small businesses explained

Here, we take a look at the new face of small business finance and how asset finance can help your business grow.

Accounting

Why quick action is key for small business cash flow management

Martin Atkins, partner and head of business services at Menzies LLP, discusses the finer points of cash flow management as a small business.

Financing

Asset finance for small businesses explained

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

How to raise money on Crowdcube

In this piece we look at Crowdcube, the largest equity crowdfunding platform, and discuss how it can benefit small businesses.

Alternative finance

Raising money on Funding Circle: A small business guide

Here, we look at Funding Circle, the largest peer to peer platform, and discuss how it can benefit small businesses.

Small Business Banking

Five ways the coalition could affect the finances of small businesses

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.

Accounting

Brexit uncertainty: What should businesses be doing about tax?

Jane MacKay, head of tax at national audit, tax and advisory firm, Crowe Clark Whitehill, advises businesses on how to approach their taxes after Brexit.

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