Banking on assistance
Many businesses are still having no luck in obtaining bank loans.
Small Business Banking
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.
Many businesses are still having no luck in obtaining bank loans.
Small Business Banking
Accounting
Take command of your cash flow by ensuring you don't fall victim to late payment.
Tax
Every small business should make their business tax as efficient as possible, this guide will help ensure you're not paying HMRC too much.
Accounting
The fear of losing business is stopping many SMEs from chasing bad debt.
Accounting
A customer has refused to pay my invoice in full and has offered a smaller amount for work already done. Is there any simple action I can take to get the rest of the money due?
Accounting
Cash flow can jangle the nerves of the calmest business owner. Read our guide to help you beat those late payers and make your company run more efficiently.
Small Business Banking
So why aren’t banks lending to small businesses? Rose Lewis, a partner at financial consultancy Pembridge Partners, outlines what banks want to see from SMEs before agreeing to show the money.
Accounting
It's generally agreed that SMEs emerged largely unscathed from the Emergency Budget. Here we pick out the main points for owner-managers.
Small Business Banking
So why aren’t banks lending to small businesses? Rose Lewis, a partner at financial consultancy Pembridge Partners, outlines what banks want to see from SMEs before agreeing to show the money.
Accounting
It's generally agreed that SMEs emerged largely unscathed from the Emergency Budget. Here we pick out the main points for owner-managers.
Alternative finance
If the banks say ‘no’, social investing could be the answer.
Accounting
What are the tax implications of being a director of two companies?
Accounting
There are fears that the government has plans to end its tax deferral scheme, leaving many owner-managers in the deep end. Here we speak to businesses and experts about why it's crucial to keeping SMEs afloat.
Partner content
Employment benefits specialist, Drewberry, explain why you should base your benefits around a Total Reward Strategy
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Professional indemnity insurance provides cover if somebody sues your business and they allege that your advice caused financial loss or damaged their brand. It’s not just for accountants and lawyers but for anyone offering a personal service, even web designers
Partner content
We've teamed up with the Current Account Switch Service to explain the benefits of switching your business bank account.