Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Managing cash flow is one of the biggest problems small business owners face. Ian Reid from Barclaycard Commercial Payments explains how you can get your finances in order.
Small Business Banking
Accounting
Here, Ian Smith of Invu takes a closer look at the government’s new reporting requirements, and details the poor payment practices of larger corporations that are putting the UK’s SME community at risk.
Small Business Banking
Managing cash flow is one of the biggest problems small business owners face. Ian Reid from Barclaycard Commercial Payments explains how you can get your finances in order.
Accounting
Here, Ian Smith of Invu takes a closer look at the government’s new reporting requirements, and details the poor payment practices of larger corporations that are putting the UK’s SME community at risk.
News
Research reveals internal processes and a lack of automation are top causes of late payments to suppliers, above cash flow constraints.
Accounting
Here, we take a look at five new ways that UK businesses can better manage their own finances and accounts.
Export & Import
This shipping logistic expert is one of a new wave of businesses revolutionising the way freight forwarding gets done - be it by sea, air or road - by pulling the process into the digital age.
Business management
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.
Business management
There are many mistakes that business make when calculating ROI. Here are some tips to help you avoid them.
Finding and selling to customers
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.
Business Loans
There are plenty of things to consider before agreeing to a business loan. Fleximize’s Peter Tuvey advises how to find the best funding line for your business.
Business Technology
Here, Paul Goodman, chairman, National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers, explains the impact of automation on small businesses.
Accounting
With the Autumn budget set to be announced on the 22nd November, CFOs and financial directors discuss their hopes for the statement.
Advice
Gavin Curr ACCA, audits and accounts manager at Martin Aitken & Co Limited, explains the financial ‘building blocks’ needed to create the perfect platform for business success.
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world
Business Technology
With fraud posing a significant threat to small businesses, Rachael Tiffen from Cifas addresses the role of digital skills in fraud prevention
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.