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Friends and family most likely sources of advice for small business owners

Small business leaders are more likely to seek business advice from family and friends than they are to ask for help from a professional, research finds.

News

Alternative finance

Businesses to see increase in financing options 

With the government looking to facilitate the process of accessing finance, SMEs can be positive about funding options for the new year, Ben Lobel writes.

News

Friends and family most likely sources of advice for small business owners

Small business leaders are more likely to seek business advice from family and friends than they are to ask for help from a professional, research finds.

Alternative finance

Businesses to see increase in financing options 

With the government looking to facilitate the process of accessing finance, SMEs can be positive about funding options for the new year, Ben Lobel writes.

News

More small businesses looking to export

More small companies than ever are looking to export goods and services, according to a study by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Marketing

Overcoming the marketing challenges in an early-stage business

Anil Stocker, founder of MarketInvoice, discusses how he was able to slowly build up a user base for his online finance platform.

Business Loans

Looking for alternative funding to banks

The reluctance of the banks to lend is well documented, and entrepreneur James Benamor argues that looking for an alternative is now the order of the day.

Small Business Banking

The future of banking: Why it won’t be determined by banks

Anil Stocker, founder of online invoice discounting platform MarketInvoice, discusses the threat posed by innovative internet-based finance providers to the banks.

Government Grants

Government grants for small businesses in Scotland

David Kelly applied for a range of grants for his pre-revenue social business platform Shareflow. He tells SmallBusiness.co.uk about them.

Business Loans

Majority of small businesses bootstrapped initially – with just 3 per cent achieving a bank loan

Almost three quarters of small company owners launched their new business venture with working capital of £2,000 or less, research finds.

Financing

Businesses in the dark over some finance options

A lack of understanding of alternative forms of borrowing such as asset-based finance could be hampering UK business growth, a study suggests.

News

Businesses have little faith in government measures

Nine in ten owners of UK small and medium-sized enterprises believe the government’s recent business initiatives have not been of any help to their business.

Accounting

I have not taken a wage yet. How do I pay myself?

I am self-employed and have not taken a wage yet. I don’t know how to pay myself, do you have any advice?

Accounting

Eight points to help manage cash flow 

Alternative finance specialist Platform Black outlines how businesses can stay on top of their cash flow management.

Partner content

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

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