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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.

Social Funding for SMEs
 

If the banks say ‘no’, social investing could be the answer.

Alternative finance

Accounting

Director of two companies

What are the tax implications of being a director of two companies?

Accounting

Tax deferrals with Time-to-pay: A lifeline for SMEs

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.

Accounting

R&D tax credits

How do I know if my business is eligible for R&A tax credits?

Accounting

Cash in hand

Question: If I'm paying a cleaner for four hours a week at the minimum wage, can I just pay them cash in hand without having to take into account tax and NI?

Government Grants

How Lisa Kendrick received £300,000 through a government fund aimed at female entrepreneurs

Lisa Kendrick co-founded software accountancy firm Liquid Accounts five years ago and recently bagged £300,000 through a government fund aimed at female entrepreneurs.

Accounting

Growth on a budget

You don't have to strip your business to the bones to save cash.

Small Business Banking

Seeking finance for a business with a bad credit rating

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

Growth on a budget

You don't have to strip your business to the bones to save cash.

Small Business Banking

Seeking finance for a business with a bad credit rating

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

18 Tips to Keep the Cash Flowing in Your Small Business

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

Loans and grants

I want to start a small business. Where do I go for funding when my bank won’t help?

Government Grants

EU grants

Are there any EU grants available for starting a business?

Government Grants

Grants: your questions answered

Getting your hands on free funding can be a tricky business. Here we answer your most frequently asked questions about accessing grants.

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