How the government can win back the micro-business vote
Darren Fell assesses what the government could and should have done this summer to cater more for the needs of small businesses.
Blog
Darren Fell assesses what the government could and should have done this summer to cater more for the needs of small businesses.
Blog
Alternative finance
Today, there is a wealth of alternative finance options that threaten to eclipse the offering of banks in terms of attractiveness to small companies. Here, Sharon Argov looks at some of the benefits of the modern way to finance.
Blog
Darren Fell assesses what the government could and should have done this summer to cater more for the needs of small businesses.
Alternative finance
Today, there is a wealth of alternative finance options that threaten to eclipse the offering of banks in terms of attractiveness to small companies. Here, Sharon Argov looks at some of the benefits of the modern way to finance.
Accounting
In the wake of government plans for a small business commissioner to help companies tackle the issue of late payment, Emily Coltman gives some tips on getting the money in on time.
Buying and selling a company
Deciding to be your own boss is often a lightbulb moment, but finding the right way to achieve this will be your first challenge; should you start a business from scratch or buy one that's ready to go?
News
Three quarters of small companies have to use their personal savings as working capital, research finds.
Alternative finance
As the economy slowly recovers and we prepare for another five years of a Conservative government what is the outlook for small businesses in the UK? More positive than ever, says Paul Mildenstein.
News
UK micro-businesses are owed over £16.9 billion by their customers, research finds.
Small Business Banking
As the alternative finance sector continues to grow at a rapid rate, Paul Mildenstein considers if banks have had their day.
News
Suppliers are bankrolling their customers for an average of 103 days from the point they issue an invoice before they threaten legal action, figures show.
News
HSBC has announced an £8 billion fund set up specifically to help the UK's small and medium-sized businesses.
Accounting
David Haxton discusses the importance of detailed credit checking for small businesses.
News
Businesses also want to remain in the EU and are largely backing the Conservatives in the forthcoming election, research finds.
Partner content
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Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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