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Lessons learned: Have the banks learned from the 2008 crisis?

A quarter of SMEs don’t think UK banks have changed their behaviour since the 2008 global financial crisis, according to new research.

Small Business Banking

Tax

Boosting innovation in small businesses with R&D tax credits

Here’s how the government’s R&D Tax Credit initiatives are helping to foster innovation in small businesses across the UK.

Small Business Banking

Lessons learned: Have the banks learned from the 2008 crisis?

A quarter of SMEs don’t think UK banks have changed their behaviour since the 2008 global financial crisis, according to new research.

Tax

Boosting innovation in small businesses with R&D tax credits

Here’s how the government’s R&D Tax Credit initiatives are helping to foster innovation in small businesses across the UK.

Business management

How to avoid a Christmas cashflow crisis

Here Rob Mercer, senior regional director, Ashley Finance, and Nick Hood, of insolvency and corporate recovery specialist Begbies Traynor, share their top tips for successfully making it through the Christmas period.

News

Half of UK startups do not offer stock options to employees

New research shows that half of UK startups do not offer stock options to their employees as a benefit.

Business management

From school dropout to business empire: First-hand tips

In this piece Jamie Waller, CEO and founder of Firestarters, discusses his personal rise from school dropout to successful entrepreneur.

Finding and selling to customers

Have you prepared your business for the Christmas rush?

Keith Softly, head of asset and invoice finance product, global transaction banking at Lloyds Banking Group, looks at how businesses can get their books ready for the festive period.

News

Autumn Budget 2017: Bold or boring? The small business reaction

In the aftermath of chancellor of the exchequer, Philip Hammonds Autumn Budget 2017, the UK's small businesses react.

News

Autumn Budget 2017: A small business guide

Chancellor of the exchequer, Philip Hammond, announces the Autumn Budget 2017 and outlines his plan for the future of Britain.

News

UK entrepreneurs hungry for capital in 2018

More than half of entrepreneurs expect to grow their revenue by at least 50 per cent in the next year, with tech the most bullish.

News

Could a one per cent happier workforce boost the UK economy?

A new study has calculated the value of happiness, showing that a one per cent happier workforce could boost the economy by £24 billion.

Alternative finance

Four tips on successfully flipping a home for a profit

Finding a way to invest money and get a big return is something most entrepreneurs are passionate about.

Employing & managing staff

Why we need to build a level playing field for the UK’s small businesses

A new report has uncovered a 'postcode lottery' of small business productivity. SMEs in the most active local authority, the City of London, are 26 times more productive than the least, West Somerset.

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.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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