Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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.
Henry Catchpole broke the record for the quickest close on crowdfunding website Syndicate Room. Here, he discusses why he chose the funding route he did and what he learned along the way.
Crowdfunding for Business
Business Loans
Here, we look at community development finance institutions (CDFIs) and how they can assist small companies with finance.
Business Loans
Here, we look at community development finance institutions (CDFIs) and how they can assist small companies with finance.
Accounting
Debt Guard is a recently-launched debt recovery system aimed at small and medium sized companies. Here, chief operating officer Mark Burgess discusses the company's plans moving forward, from customer acquisition to marketing.
Small Business Banking
Susie Taylor, founder of Susie Taylor Communications, discusses why she took up business banking with Metro Bank.
Accounting
Here, we look at the importance of carrying out a credit check for your business.
Government Grants
Tax advisor Phil Mitchell gives some tips on how to find and apply for business grants in the UK.
Alternative finance
The Small Business Bill in the Queen's Speech pledged to make it easier for small businesses to access finance.
Government Grants
Tax advisor Phil Mitchell gives some tips on how to find and apply for business grants in the UK.
Alternative finance
The Small Business Bill in the Queen's Speech pledged to make it easier for small businesses to access finance.
Accounting
Emily Coltman of FreeAgent lists ways to minimise the less apparent costs your business can incur.
Crowdfunding for Business
The UK crowdfunding market is ahead of other countries when it comes to equity investing.
Government Grants
Andres Fonseca, co-founder of app company Virtually Free, discusses how he received assistance from an organisation that funds companies addressing social issues.
Accounting
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.
Employing & managing staff
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
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
Partner content
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
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