Why banks can’t fix the UK economy by themselves
James Meekings, co-founder of Funding Circle, argues that crowdfunding is set to steal a major chunk of the business financing market from the banks.
Crowdfunding for Business
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.
James Meekings, co-founder of Funding Circle, argues that crowdfunding is set to steal a major chunk of the business financing market from the banks.
Crowdfunding for Business
Accounting
Clive Kahn, CEO of payment solutions company CardSave, considers how small businesses can combat the UK's late payment culture.
Alternative finance
Rory Earley, CEO of Capital for Enterprise, investigates the emergence of a social funding marketplace for small companies.
Alternative finance
SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to George Whitehead, chairman of the government-backed Angel CoFund, about the fundraising potential for small businesses.
Alternative finance
Statistics from the CIPS Purchasing Managers Index showed that the UK's manufacturing sector registered a ten-month high in March 2012.
Alternative finance
Rory Earley, CEO of Capital for Enterprise, explores the options for borrowing for working capital, including bank overdrafts and invoice finance.
Government Grants
Former soldier Chris Lait of The Drake Academy, which offers corporate training, development and reward programmes, benefited from a business grant from the Royal British Legion.
Accounting
I have a limited, VAT-registered company. The car I use is my own. What am I allowed to claim as a mileage allowance and what are the VAT implications?
Government Grants
Former soldier Chris Lait of The Drake Academy, which offers corporate training, development and reward programmes, benefited from a business grant from the Royal British Legion.
Accounting
I have a limited, VAT-registered company. The car I use is my own. What am I allowed to claim as a mileage allowance and what are the VAT implications?
Small Business Banking
Business owners and bankers share tips with SmallBusiness.co.uk on how to negotiate a financing deal.
Small Business Banking
My business partner and I recently were rejected for a business account application. (My credit score is excellent). Is a credit check performed only on a company director (my business partner) or the company secretary (myself) as well?
Accounting
If I were to use my home as part business and install solar panels, can the capital be part-offset against profits and if so, how?
Alternative finance
Entrepreneur Guy Rigby offers guidance on preparing for fundraising.
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
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.