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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.

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.

Alternative finance

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.

Small Business Banking

What to do when the bank says no

Here, Conrad Ford presents some alternate options for businesses that find themselves turned down for a bank loan.

Tax

How London’s small businesses are losing out on business rates

Will any potential changes in business rates legislation be enough to quiet the discontent among London’s start-ups? Here, we look into the issue.

Small Business Banking

What to do when the bank says no

Here, Conrad Ford presents some alternate options for businesses that find themselves turned down for a bank loan.

Tax

How London’s small businesses are losing out on business rates

Will any potential changes in business rates legislation be enough to quiet the discontent among London’s start-ups? Here, we look into the issue.

Alternative finance

Borrowing in the short term: Payday loans vs short-term loans

We hear a lot about different types of lending and borrowing. Payday loans are a form of borrowing that has been in and out of the news for a number of years now. However, short term loans may just be starting to steal their thunder.

Accounting

SMEs claim nearly £1 billion in research and development tax credits

Small and medium-sized businesses claimed £970 million in R&D tax credits in the past year, up 24 per cent from £780 million in the previous year, but many companies are missing out on their full entitlement, reveals a prominent accountancy firm.

Small Business Banking

When internet banking no longer meets your small business needs

At what point is internet banking no longer fit for purpose for your small business? Here, Richard Ransom discusses the topic.

Accounting

Making Tax Digital: What every small business needs to know

Mark Woolley discusses how the tax system is set to be transformed to fit the digital age and the challenges that a small business faces in moving to online software.

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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.

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What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

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

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?

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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