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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.

Future proof your business with a credit check

Here, we look at the importance of carrying out a credit check for your business.

Accounting

Government Grants

Winning grants and free support for your business: It’s a RAPP

Tax advisor Phil Mitchell gives some tips on how to find and apply for business grants in the UK.

Alternative finance

Changes afoot in the alternative funding market, but raising awareness remains crucial

The Small Business Bill in the Queen's Speech pledged to make it easier for small businesses to access finance.

Accounting

The importance of thinking about hidden costs as a small business

Emily Coltman of FreeAgent lists ways to minimise the less apparent costs your business can incur.

Crowdfunding for Business

UK crowd gets the best of both worlds

The UK crowdfunding market is ahead of other countries when it comes to equity investing.

Government Grants

Getting a business grant from Nominet Trust 

Andres Fonseca, co-founder of app company Virtually Free, discusses how he received assistance from an organisation that funds companies addressing social issues.

Accounting

New capital gains tax relief for businesses

A new tax relief available from 6 April 2014 will provide full exemption from CGT on the sale of a controlling interest to an employee ownership trust.

Government Grants

How to get grant support from the Technology Strategy Board 

Brian Taylor, CEO and inventor of fraud prevention service PixelPin discusses how he got grant assistance from a government-affiliated advisory organisation.

Accounting

New capital gains tax relief for businesses

A new tax relief available from 6 April 2014 will provide full exemption from CGT on the sale of a controlling interest to an employee ownership trust.

Government Grants

How to get grant support from the Technology Strategy Board 

Brian Taylor, CEO and inventor of fraud prevention service PixelPin discusses how he got grant assistance from a government-affiliated advisory organisation.

Accounting

What to know about the VAT Capital Goods Scheme

Debra Dougal, partner in UK200Group member firm Haslers Chartered Accountants, discusses what you should be aware of if you acquire, create or construct capital items for use in your business and you incur VAT on those items.

Government Grants

How a small business received grant help

Alan White, development director at Aberdeen-based mobile learning company Skills@Work, explains how his small business applied for and received grants.

Accounting

Is my business ready for an HMRC visit?

Emily Coltman, chief accountant at FreeAgent, provides advice on staying on the right side of the taxman when it comes to compliance checks.

Accounting

Preparing for cash flow crises – How to keep your business thriving

John Hoskin gives advice to small businesses on preparing for cash flow crises.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

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

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

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

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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