Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Banking advice and guides for UK small businesses owners.
Business Loans
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
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
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
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
SmallBusiness.co.uk presents the dos and don'ts of approaching banks for funding.
News
Figures released by the British Bankers Association (BBA) confirm that lending to small businesses is in decline.
News
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
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
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
Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems