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The financing channel looks at the different small business funding options available to start-up companies and established SME businesses looking to grow. Read a wealth of guides and tips to help manage your accounts and cash flow better, views on the future of business banking and where to source alternative finance.

The importance of financial reporting for small business owners

We explain the three key financial statements and how you can use them to spot trends, improve cash flow and manage debt

Accounting

Accounting

Basics of small business accounting: tips and tools for beginners

As a small business, it’s important to get your head around company finances in order to maximise profits and margins. This handy guide will talk you through small business bookkeeping and small company accounting and help you get started!

Funding your small business

Where to find green small business grants

If you fancy making your business and its operations that bit greener, these eco grants will help you get there

Accounting

Beyond bean counting: A brief summary of what accountants actually do

In this piece, Andy Hyland breaks down the practice of accountancy into its three constituent parts.

Funding your small business

A complete list of Scottish business grants

Here, we provide information on the Scottish business grants that could help your company grow and flourish.

Tax

6 tax breaks every small business should know about

You could add thousands of pounds to your small business bottom line by applying these little-known tax breaks.

Accounting

Cashflow forecast template

We're here to explain what a cashflow forecast is and why you need one – there's also a cashflow forecast template for you to download

Funding your small business

12 of the best digital banking platforms for small business

Considering a digital banking platform over one of the traditional stalwarts? We've picked out 12 of the best for your perusal.

Accounting

Cashflow forecast template

We're here to explain what a cashflow forecast is and why you need one – there's also a cashflow forecast template for you to download

Funding your small business

12 of the best digital banking platforms for small business

Considering a digital banking platform over one of the traditional stalwarts? We've picked out 12 of the best for your perusal.

Funding your small business

What are the best business bank accounts in the UK?

Make the right decision about your small business bank account, whether you're just starting out or you're more established

Government Grants

Business grants in Wales

If you are looking to start your own business in Wales or already run one, you could be eligible for a range of Welsh business grants

Alternative finance

The benefits of invoice finance

Digital technology and open banking are evolving invoice finance, explains Hector Macandrew. Digital entrants are disrupting the market, driving down costs

Funding your small business

150 UK small business grants to apply for right now

In need of some funding for your small business? These grants should give you a boost, wherever you're based in the UK

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