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Banks

Banking advice and guides for UK small businesses owners.

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.

Financing

Beyond financing

Adam Rowse, customer and commercial director at Barclays Business, offers his perspective on the state of financing and relationships between business clients and banking institutions.

Accounting

Small businesses against accounts filing threshold

Government proposals to exempt businesses with an annual turnover of less than £880,000 from having to file accounts at Companies House are bound to backfire, suggests research.

News

Entrepreneurs short of organisation skills

UK entrepreneurs score highly on ideas but are lacking in time management and planning, according to a new study among business people.

Small Business Banking

Getting financing from banks

SmallBusiness.co.uk presents the dos and don'ts of approaching banks for funding.

News

Banks say ‘no’ to SMEs

Figures released by the British Bankers Association (BBA) confirm that lending to small businesses is in decline.

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 Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

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.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world