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Use credit cards safely as a small business owner

Business owners are increasingly using personal credit cards to fund their businesses, particularly when it comes to major purchases such as vehicles and equipment.

Small Business Banking

Business Ideas & Planning

How to write a business proposal

Writing a business plan or proposal is a difficult but vital skill for anyone starting up, with many issues to consider and include.

Small Business Banking

Use credit cards safely as a small business owner

Business owners are increasingly using personal credit cards to fund their businesses, particularly when it comes to major purchases such as vehicles and equipment.

Business Ideas & Planning

How to write a business proposal

Writing a business plan or proposal is a difficult but vital skill for anyone starting up, with many issues to consider and include.

News

Prince’s Trust gets women working

Already known for helping young people, The Prince's Trust has this year launched the Women Working campaign to help disadvantaged young women turn their lives around, including helping them starting their own businesses.

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Boost for business and environment

A £284 million initiative to help business reduce waste and cut costs has been officially launched by Environment Minister Elliot Morley.

Business management

Improve your forecasting skills

Forecasting is one of the cornerstones on which your business is built, and as such, should not be a task that is hurried or completed without due care and attention.

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Getting the right advice

Running your business means wearing several hats, but there may be some areas where you will need to get outside professional help.

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Free grant-finding service

Small businesses wanting financial assistance to embark upon or complete a project should check out a free web portal that enables them to search for grants for their particular needs.

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£6 million start-up boost for disadvantaged areas

A dozen groups representing “disadvantaged communities” all over the UK have received over £6 million of Government funds to help them encourage business and enterprise in their local areas.

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Choosing your business identity

When choosing a new business identity there are various options available to you, each with their own advantages and disadvantages, therefore the company form you decide upon will have much to do with your individual circumstances.

Business Loans

Your first business bank loan

If your business plan and financial forecasts are sound, you may be feeling brave enough to approach a bank for funding.

Business Ideas & Planning

Having the right business plan is key

Would-be entrepreneurs looking to start up their own businesses need to concentrate on producing a top notch business plan, says the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

News

Boost for female entrepreneurs in Scotland

Scottish Enterprise has launched a scheme to promote female entrepreneurship in Scotland to increase the number of female-run start-ups.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

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

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

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.