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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.

How small businesses should approach venture capital

Rory Earley, CEO of Capital for Enterprise, explores how small businesses should approach venture capital.

Alternative finance

Alternative finance

‘Dragons’ Den without the nerves’ joins crowdfunding space

New website www.pitchfor.it will offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to attract potential investors by uploading video pitches. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to founder Peter Hart.

Accounting

Can I put the business in my wife’s name?

I am registered for VAT and run a shop in a partnership with my wife. We are thinking of importing goods to sell online from Germany. Can we put the online business in my wife's name so we don't have to worry about VAT until turnover exceeds £77,000?

Accounting

Accountant wrongly told me I was VAT exempt

My former accountant advised me over a period of five years that I was VAT-exempt. He was incorrect with his professional advice. My VAT bill was £53,000. Is there anything I can do about it?

Accounting

The key steps to having healthy cash flow

Having healthy cash flow will be crucial to the success of your business.

Accounting

SME owners demand less tax pressure

UK business owners are calling on the government to reduce the tax burden in a bid to stimulate growth, research finds.

Business Loans

Quick fix loans – a viable alternative to long-term commitments

Finance provider SwiftMoney.com outlines the benefits of short-term loans.

Accounting

I have not taken a wage yet. How do I pay myself?

I am self-employed and have not taken a wage yet. I don’t know how to pay myself, do you have any advice?

Business Loans

Quick fix loans – a viable alternative to long-term commitments

Finance provider SwiftMoney.com outlines the benefits of short-term loans.

Accounting

I have not taken a wage yet. How do I pay myself?

I am self-employed and have not taken a wage yet. I don’t know how to pay myself, do you have any advice?

Accounting

Businesses turning to legal solutions to conquer bad debt

An increasing number of businesses are turning to the law to tackle the scourge of late payment and reduce their losses, research finds.

Accounting

 Can I claim back VAT?

I started a new business eight months ago but was not VAT-registered. Now I want to sell machinery and close the business. Can I claim VAT back and do I need first to register then sell the business?

Accounting

Get to grips with Real Time Information payroll before it’s too late 

Mark Paraskeva, CEO of the SME division at IRIS Software Group, discusses the upcoming Real Time Information payroll changes and how businesses can prepare.

Accounting

Eight points to help manage cash flow 

Alternative finance specialist Platform Black outlines how businesses can stay on top of their cash flow management.

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?

Partner content

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

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

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

Future-proof your business communications set-up

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