To VC or not to VC – that is the question
Here, Adam Riccoboni, managing director of Critical Future, discusses how beneficial a venture capitalist can be for small businesses.
Alternative finance
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.
Here, Adam Riccoboni, managing director of Critical Future, discusses how beneficial a venture capitalist can be for small businesses.
Alternative finance
Accounting
These five accounting tips from Aston Black are examples of the small business practices required for success.
Accounting
Just under half of SME businesses that own a commercial property have not been alerted to ‘Capital Allowances’ tax relief by their accountants.
Crowdfunding for Business
Equity crowdfunding is a method of alternative business finance that many businesses are pursuing today. Here are some top tips.
Business Loans
When you consider how a study revealed that 47% of employees say that their personal problems have an impact on the way they perform at work, you can really begin to appreciate just how many of us carry significant problems on a day to day basis.
Accounting
Just 1 per cent of eligible SMEs, according to HMRC, actually claim R&D tax relief. Many more should do so, argues Mark Tighe.
Accounting
Philip Ciniglio explores why creative ways of releasing cash is the trend in today's business landscape.
Alternative finance
The only stage in the life cycle of your business that may not require funding is the idea generation stage. All other business growth stages require cash injections and the amount needed increases as your business grows.
Accounting
Philip Ciniglio explores why creative ways of releasing cash is the trend in today's business landscape.
Alternative finance
The only stage in the life cycle of your business that may not require funding is the idea generation stage. All other business growth stages require cash injections and the amount needed increases as your business grows.
Accounting
If you’re part of the gig economy, knowing how to tell if you’re employed or self-employed is the first step towards understanding which bookkeeping tasks you need to complete.
Government Grants
The Formations Company Entrepreneur Award offers a chance to win a £1,000 grant and a free company formation.
Tax
The digital tax switch over is fast approaching and business owners need to be prepared for one of the biggest changes in the UK revenue and customs system in a generation.
Accounting
Here, we give a few alternatives that business owners can look at when it comes to tackling cash flow.
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.
Partner content
Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems