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Loans and grants

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

Government Grants

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.

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.

Government Grants

Grants: your questions answered

Getting your hands on free funding can be a tricky business. Here we answer your most frequently asked questions about accessing grants.

Business management

Rising Star: Richard Stobart

Richard Stobart founded web and software development consultancy Unboxed Consulting four years ago.

Advice

Bootstrap your way to start-up success

If you manage costs correctly, a tight budget shouldn't necessarily hold back your desire to start your own business.

Government Grants

Small business grants and loans

If getting business funding though your bank is starting to feel like banging your head against a brick wall, don't despair. Here we look at some less painful ways to secure finance.

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

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Why your business should switch to a broadband-based phone network

Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching

Partner content

Streamlining document management for your small business

David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management