Businesses to see increase in financing options
With the government looking to facilitate the process of accessing finance, SMEs can be positive about funding options for the new year, Ben Lobel writes.
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.
With the government looking to facilitate the process of accessing finance, SMEs can be positive about funding options for the new year, Ben Lobel writes.
Alternative finance
Accounting
The government has introduced significant changes to the administration of employee share schemes. Here's what you need to know if you're affected.
Accounting
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Accounting
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Accounting
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Small Business Banking
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Government Grants
Dr Jerry Walker looks at how the rigour and tutelage of the funding process is good for the development of a business.
Accounting
Whether through cutting costs or better credit control, here's how to take steps towards avoiding bankruptcy as a business.
Government Grants
Dr Jerry Walker looks at how the rigour and tutelage of the funding process is good for the development of a business.
Accounting
Whether through cutting costs or better credit control, here's how to take steps towards avoiding bankruptcy as a business.
Crowdfunding for Business
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.
Business Loans
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Business Loans
Here, we look at community development finance institutions (CDFIs) and how they can assist small companies with finance.
Accounting
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Partner content
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Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Partner content
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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?