Brits seek financial support from friends and family over banks
National research reveals British entrepreneurs held back by diminishing lines of credit and an inability to reach out to the Bank of Mum and Dad.
Alternative finance
National research reveals British entrepreneurs held back by diminishing lines of credit and an inability to reach out to the Bank of Mum and Dad.
Alternative finance
Blog
Although the government has never been more encouraging, more needs to be done to help small businesses get off the ground, argues Chris McCullough.
Alternative finance
National research reveals British entrepreneurs held back by diminishing lines of credit and an inability to reach out to the Bank of Mum and Dad.
Blog
Although the government has never been more encouraging, more needs to be done to help small businesses get off the ground, argues Chris McCullough.
Business Loans
1.6 million people have lent money directly to a friend or family member to help them start or grow a business, a new study reveals.
Business Technology
Here, Tristan Watkins argues that any time put into planning, particularly when it comes to implementation of new technology, will pay dividends in the long run for a small business.
Alternative finance
Here, we look at how to access finance quickly, when you need it most.
Small Business Banking
There is a fundamental lack of understanding regarding loan conditions from small business owners - specifically personal guarantees, a new study finds.
News
Creative England and Barclays will focus on boosting fast-growing, creative technology businesses.
News
AXA Business Insurance’s latest temperature check of small businesses in the wake of the Brexit result reveals a mood of calm prevails.
Productivity Zone
UK Productivity Council to be created to encourage and support UK businesses.
News
At this point, employees may need your reassurance that their jobs are safe and the future of the business is bright.
Startup Funding and Grants
News
Mike Cherry, national chairman at the Federation of Small Businesses, gives us his reaction to Chancellor Hammond's Autumn Statement.
Business Technology
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
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
Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems