Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme Explained
There is still another means of raising cash without giving away too much equity.
Business Loans
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.
There is still another means of raising cash without giving away too much equity.
Business Loans
Small Business Banking
SMEs tell us how the banking situation is affecting them.
Government Grants
Finding government grants for start ups can be like tracking down the golden fleece. But government finance for small businesses is available if you know where to look.
Tax
With the paper self assessment tax return deadline on October 31, Anita Monteith, technical manager of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Tax Faculty, has the following advice for ensuring you make the deadline.
Government Grants
It's not easy to getting government grants or funding but there are genuine opportunities available for those who persevere. Find out all you need to know here.
Accounting
Martin Warner is chief executive and co-founder of business networking site Talkbiznow.
Business Loans
Can anyone provide some information on getting a loan in the UK for a business abroad, in particular South Africa. How do you go about it and which companies / banks provide these loans?
Small Business Banking
The longer the Bank of England takes to cut rates, the worse the economic situation will be, according to the British Chambers of Commerce's (BCC's) quarterly economic forecast.
Business Loans
Can anyone provide some information on getting a loan in the UK for a business abroad, in particular South Africa. How do you go about it and which companies / banks provide these loans?
Small Business Banking
The longer the Bank of England takes to cut rates, the worse the economic situation will be, according to the British Chambers of Commerce's (BCC's) quarterly economic forecast.
Alternative finance
The commercial finance industry promises entrepreneurs a fast track to growth. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to borrowers and lenders about the rewards and risks of asset based finance.
Small Business Banking
A little relationship building can go a long way when it comes to you and your chosen bank. SmallBusiness.co.uk finds out how.
Business Loans
Choosing between debt or equity finance, or a mixture of the two, could be the most important business decision you ever make. SmallBusiness.co.uk speaks to entrepreneurs, financiers and advisers about the pros and cons of each.
Government Grants
Companies without assets to offer as security for conventional bank funding will be heartened to know that there's still another means of raising cash without giving away too much equity - the SFLG.
Business Technology
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.
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Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems