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How one business found grant finance for photography studios

Keith White discusses how his clothing business achieved a grant through East Sussex County Council.

Government Grants

Legal advice

How you can access legal support without breaking the bank

The rising cost of accessing justice is pressuring businesses to consider private sector financing solutions, a study reveals.

Government Grants

How one business found grant finance for photography studios

Keith White discusses how his clothing business achieved a grant through East Sussex County Council.

Legal advice

How you can access legal support without breaking the bank

The rising cost of accessing justice is pressuring businesses to consider private sector financing solutions, a study reveals.

Business Loans

What is the true cost to SMEs of business loans?

Alternative lender Fleximize bids to tackle lack of transparency of small business loans with new rate comparison tool.

Business management

How my company successfully changed direction

Jonas Almgren quickly realised that he had to fundamentally change the business model after taking over an online art marketplace. Here, he discusses how he did it.

Business Loans

How to get approved for a small business loan

Here, Peter Tuvey gives a few tips on how a small business owner can get that all-important ‘yes’ from a chosen lender.

Business Ideas & Planning

How to build a business that stands out in a traditional marketplace

Here, Chris Kaye gives some top tips on how you can get the upper hand when it comes to making your business stand out from the rest.

Small Business Banking

Have SMEs got the cashflow to tackle the new year slump?

Keith Softly, head of asset and invoice finance product, global transaction banking at Lloyds Banking Group discusses how SMEs can keep on top of cashflow now the festive rush has died down.

Alternative finance

The future of crowd investment is bright

Optimism abounds amongst the higher echelons of the equity crowd investment world. Here are four reasons why the future of crowd investment is looking particularly bright as we head into 2017.

Advice

The best advice to those setting up a business

Support is available; you just need to know where to find it. Claire Welch from Dobson Welch Recruitment Specialists shares her experience of setting up a successful business.

News

SME planning focus now shifts to EU free trade agreement

A quarter of larger SMEs not borrowing money until referendum outcome known, compared to six per cent of micro SMEs.

Alternative finance

Property finance in the UK: What are the options?

It is important to ensure that you take out the type of property finance that best suits you and your needs, as we reveal in this piece.

News

Businesses owe £2.6 billion in unpaid VAT bills

Tax deadlines continue to pose a struggle for small business owners after it is shown they owe billions in unpaid VAT bills.

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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