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.
It isn't just personal current account customers who can take advantage of the free Current Account Switch Service to swap between banks - small businesses up and down the country can make the most of the service, too, if they want to move to another current account provider.
Small Business Banking
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
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
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.
Accounting
Emily Coltman of FreeAgent lists ways to minimise the less apparent costs your business can incur.
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
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
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