The importance of financial reporting for small business owners
We explain the three key financial statements and how you can use them to spot trends, improve cash flow and manage debt
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.
We explain the three key financial statements and how you can use them to spot trends, improve cash flow and manage debt
Accounting
Accounting
Andrew Jagger, associate director at Moorfields, explains all you need to know about when and why to use a CVA if your business is in distress. However, there are new alternatives you should consider
Tax
Mark Joyner of RDS shares his knowledge of R&D tax credits, outlining just who can apply and what they could expect to receive
Accounting
Emily Coltman lists five mistakes small businesses make with accounting and how to avoid unnecessary accountancy errors
Payroll
Running your own business involves necessary admin. Especially when it comes to payroll and tax. Happily, there’s software to help you
Payroll
Running your business’ payroll is much easier with market-leading accountancy software. Here’s how to work out which product is best for you
Payroll
It’s not always easy to decide whether you need professional help with your payroll. Could a bookkeeper or accountant benefit your business, or is the DIY approach best?
Accounting
From today both employers and staff face a 10% increase in the amount they pay each month in National Insurance contributions. But there is a way to help your staff avoid today's National Insurance contribution increase
Payroll
It’s not always easy to decide whether you need professional help with your payroll. Could a bookkeeper or accountant benefit your business, or is the DIY approach best?
Accounting
From today both employers and staff face a 10% increase in the amount they pay each month in National Insurance contributions. But there is a way to help your staff avoid today's National Insurance contribution increase
Small Business Banking
Treasury in talks with banks about making Government-backed loans to SMEs to help them grow a permanent offer.
Accounting
Ercan Demiralay, partner at Wellers, offers his advice on what businesses need to know when the taxman visits to inspect your payroll records
Tax
Nick Bustin and Dinesh Pancholi explain how to reduce the impact of the National Insurance rise coming in April
Tax
Here, FreeAgent's Emily Coltman presents five small business taxes that you need to know about.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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 Technology
With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world