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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.

Will president-elect Trump have an impact on UK alternative finance markets?

Sacha Bright analyses the potential successes and pitfalls that Donal Trump could pose the UK alternative finance market during his term in office.

Alternative finance

Accounting

SME owners to tackle Making Tax Digital reforms without support

Small businesses could be spending more time filling in returns through Making Tax Digital scheme, according to research.

Alternative finance

Crowdcube calls for unified reporting on crowdfunded businesses

There should be uniform practice when reporting on the performance of crowdfunded businesses, according to Crowdcube.

Government Grants

The company that secured a £1.5 million council grant

Here, we talk to Adam Carnell, co-founder of Instantprint, about the £1.5 million council grant that accelerated the company's fortunes.

Accounting

Ten threatening letters you do not want to receive from HMRC

Here, we look at the various types of correspondence from HMRC that your small business must try and avoid receiving.

Accounting

Small business options to ward off cash flow issues

There are many options for a small business that isn't getting paid promptly; here, we look at how to find the option that works best for your business.

Alternative finance

Government announces launch of Bank Referral Scheme

The new government Bank Referral Scheme allows businesses to assess their option to benefit from alternative funding solutions.

Accounting

Are SME owners financially savvy enough?

Here, we look at how to improve your financial management as a small business owner.

Alternative finance

Government announces launch of Bank Referral Scheme

The new government Bank Referral Scheme allows businesses to assess their option to benefit from alternative funding solutions.

Accounting

Are SME owners financially savvy enough?

Here, we look at how to improve your financial management as a small business owner.

Government Grants

How a flooring company was assisted by an LEP grant

Founder of bestatflooring.co.uk Steve Walker discusses how his company navigated the process of securing a Regional Growth Fund grant.

Government Grants

How an events company benefitted from grants for small businesses

Here, Kate Gaskin, director of Right Angle Events, discusses how her company won grants from numerous organisations, from a local council to the Business Growth Fund.

Accounting

Tottenham FC case raises questions on employment termination and tax

In this piece we look at the 'Tottenham Termination' case, what it means in line with HMRC’s treatment of termination payments, and the problems which can arise.

Alternative finance

Peer-to-peer lenders, regulation and small businesses

Adam Tavener looks at the impact of regulation on peer-to-peer lenders and why it shouldn't be seen as detrimental to innovation.

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

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.