Growth on a budget
You don't have to strip your business to the bones to save cash.
Accounting
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.
Small Business Banking
I have a bad credit rating because one of my customers went under and put us in debt. Is there anything we can do to get a bank loan?
Accounting
Cash flow will be the difference between success and failure this year. Here are 18 top tips for ensuring your small business stays in the black.
Government Grants
I want to start a small business. Where do I go for funding when my bank won’t help?
Government Grants
Getting your hands on free funding can be a tricky business. Here we answer your most frequently asked questions about accessing grants.
Government Grants
If getting business funding though your bank is starting to feel like banging your head against a brick wall, don't despair. Here we look at some less painful ways to secure finance.
Accounting
I invoiced a client three months ago and have been chasing payment since. I'm not getting anywhere, so what should I do?
Government Grants
If getting business funding though your bank is starting to feel like banging your head against a brick wall, don't despair. Here we look at some less painful ways to secure finance.
Accounting
I invoiced a client three months ago and have been chasing payment since. I'm not getting anywhere, so what should I do?
Accounting
I am working full-time until my mobile hairdressing business establishes itself. What tax and national insurance should I be saving?
Small Business Banking
Refinancing, if successful, can transform a company, not only by providing the funds it needs on terms which are not going to choke it, but also by opening a relationship with sources of support, expertise and useful contacts.
Accounting
Death and taxes may be the only certain things in life – but there are ways of minimising the impact of the latter.
Small Business Banking
Banks are beginning to post healthy profits again, but SMEs say they are still being hit hard by lending terms. Here we speak to entrepreneurs, analysts and bankers to find out the reality of credit conditions.
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
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We've teamed up with the Current Account Switch Service to explain the benefits of switching your business bank account.