What to ask when buying a business
I haven’t run a business for a number of years and am thinking of buying into a café that is already well established. What questions should I be asking and who should I ask?
Buying and selling a company
I haven’t run a business for a number of years and am thinking of buying into a café that is already well established. What questions should I be asking and who should I ask?
Buying and selling a company
Small Business Banking
I have opened a retail shop in a busy area, I am seeking a business bank account to enable credit/debit card payments. I currently have a very poor credit history but until 5 months ago it was very good. I have a partner with a good credit rating. Will she be able to apply if I make her a shareholder as I have chosen to make the company limited?
Buying and selling a company
I haven’t run a business for a number of years and am thinking of buying into a café that is already well established. What questions should I be asking and who should I ask?
Small Business Banking
I have opened a retail shop in a busy area, I am seeking a business bank account to enable credit/debit card payments. I currently have a very poor credit history but until 5 months ago it was very good. I have a partner with a good credit rating. Will she be able to apply if I make her a shareholder as I have chosen to make the company limited?
Small Business Banking
Business banking is a fiercely competitive market and high street banks now offer added-value services to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Small Business Banking
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
Writing a business plan or proposal is a difficult but vital skill for anyone starting up, with many issues to consider and include.
News
Small and growing businesses looking to raise funds could benefit from two free and comprehensive guides launched by the Department of Trade & Industry.
Buying and selling a company
If you are looking to buy a business, there are several factors that can influence the price you will pay.
Business management
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.
Business management
A business plan is essential if you are seeking funds from outside investors.
Small Business Banking
If your business has a strong hold in the overseas market, or you regularly receive and make payments in a foreign currency, then you may benefit from opening a foreign currency account.
Advice
Not everyone has what it takes to start a business. If you are thinking of taking the plunge and going it alone, consider the following to see if you are ready.
News
There are a few differences between standing orders and direct debits, which are mainly to do with the way the systems are set up and how the money is taken.
Employing & managing staff
In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
Partner content
As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?
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