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Starting a business with no funding

Some entrepreneurs want to build a company without meeting the needs of a third party. Here's how to start a business with no funding.

Startup Funding and Grants

Accounting

Late payments are declining – but SMEs are still owed £80,000 on average

More businesses were paid on time in Q4 2018 but chasing late payments is still a major issue across all sectors. Here's what you can do.

Startup Funding and Grants

Starting a business with no funding

Some entrepreneurs want to build a company without meeting the needs of a third party. Here's how to start a business with no funding.

Accounting

Late payments are declining – but SMEs are still owed £80,000 on average

More businesses were paid on time in Q4 2018 but chasing late payments is still a major issue across all sectors. Here's what you can do.

News

Why millions of people want to become self-employed

More people want to become self-employed in 2019. New research reveals who's making the change and why they're doing it.

Business management

Four key steps for small businesses to prepare for Brexit

With the UK set to leave the EU there are certain things that small businesses can do to put themselves in the best position possible. Aron Priest of printing company Solopress outlines what these could be

News

Action small businesses should take to prepare for a ‘no deal’ Brexit

Despite ongoing uncertainty over Brexit and what it will mean in practical terms UK small businesses should be reviewing any potential impact on their organisation and taking contingency steps where necessary. Robert Marchant outlines the top ten practical steps.

Investing in a franchise

Writing a franchise business plan: 11 things you need to include

A business plan is essential when you're starting a franchise. Here, we take a look at the essential information you need to include.

News

New government initiative could stop some companies winning contracts

A new prompt payment initiative may stop late-paying companies from winning government contracts until they shape up.

Podcasts

How we reached a £1 million annual rate of return – podcast

In the latest Small Business Snippets podcast, Anna Jordan talks to Wazoku founder, Simon Hill, about reaching a £1 million annual rate of return.

Business management

How to manage a seasonal business during quieter times

We take a look at how to keep your seasonal business chugging along, even during off-peak times of the year.

News

Deadline passes for guaranteed payment before Christmas

It's officially less than 40 days until Christmas, meaning SMEs might not be paid for their work before the big day.

Business management

How to protect your profits from currency volatility

Neil Graham, former UK MD at Travelex Global Business Payments, looks at how firms can reduce exposure to FX volatility.

Accounting

What is a profit and loss forecast, and why do you need one?

Here, we look at why it makes good commercial sense to gather the right data and create a formal calculation of potential profit or loss.

Partner content

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

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.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

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

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade