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Dragons’ Den seeks budding entrepreneurs

If you've got what it takes to do battle with the likes of Peter Jones and James Caan, then you'll be pleased to hear that Dragons' Den is recruiting for its eighth season.

News

Small Business Banking

Seeking finance for a business with a bad credit rating

I have a bad credit rating because one of my customers went under and put us in debt. Is there anything we can do to get a bank loan?

News

Dragons’ Den seeks budding entrepreneurs

If you've got what it takes to do battle with the likes of Peter Jones and James Caan, then you'll be pleased to hear that Dragons' Den is recruiting for its eighth season.

Small Business Banking

Seeking finance for a business with a bad credit rating

I have a bad credit rating because one of my customers went under and put us in debt. Is there anything we can do to get a bank loan?

Business management

Leading computer support

Daniel Mitchell made the move from working for someone else to running his own show when he set up computer support company Lifeline IT.

Business management

Kids’ artwork brand Belle & Boo a high street success

Kate Caines co-founded kids artwork brand Belle & Boo two years ago. Now the product is stocked in high street shops, with the likes of Jools Oliver and Claudia Schiffer both fans, proving that her business model is more than just child's play.

Government Grants

Loans and grants

I want to start a small business. Where do I go for funding when my bank won’t help?

News

‘Banks are not supportive,’ say SMEs

Bank managers are among the least trusted group to approach when owner-managers are seeking financial advice, according to research from Close Invoice Finance.

Business management

Rising star: Emmy Scarterfield

Emmy Scarterfield, creator of wedding collection Emmy Shoes and descendant of Harrods founder Charles Digby Harrod, has proved that when it comes to business she has a lot of sole.

Government Grants

EU grants

Are there any EU grants available for starting a business?

Business management

Rising Star: Rosalind Rathouse

Rosalind Rathouse quit teaching and started her company Cookery School six years ago.

Blog

Access to finance 

Small businesses are being promised the world as the next General Election looms closer.

Business management

Rising Star: Tony Burns

Tony Burns has come a long way from sleeping rough on the streets of Liverpool. He is now managing director of legal helpline Claim Angel.

Business management

Rising Star: Andrew Valentine

Revved up with the idea for a pay-as-you-go car hire company five years ago, Andrew Valentine has since steered his business Streetcar on to fast-track success.

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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