Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
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.
In SMEs margins are often tight, and so giving bonuses to the workforce can not only seem financially unachievable pipedream, but quite low on the list of priorities – but there is a lesser-known tax exemption on certain types of gifts for employees which not only makes this more affordable, but quick.
Accounting
Alternative finance
House buying digital platform The HouseShop and PSY Ventures offering spiritual guidance seek investors to fund their growth plans
Accounting
A reader asks how they can use free software (with no monthly fee) to manage cash flow in their property business which is seasonal.
Accounting
Here, we look at why it makes good commercial sense to gather the right data and create a formal calculation of potential profit or loss.
Accounting
If, while employed and paying tax, I also set up as a sole trader, can I offset any trading losses against the PAYE I pay through my self-assessment?
Accounting
I need to set up tax, PAYE and NI for my limited company in the UK. Can I achieve this without an accountant?
Accounting
As manufacturing businesses create goods, they have extras to factor in when it comes to accounting. Angela Ashworth of Purple Lime explains more.
Alternative finance
Trading in an ever-unpredictable market requires strict money management policies. Any successful forex trader will tell you that having a good trading system is not enough; you will need to apply money management to protect your portfolio.
Accounting
As manufacturing businesses create goods, they have extras to factor in when it comes to accounting. Angela Ashworth of Purple Lime explains more.
Alternative finance
Trading in an ever-unpredictable market requires strict money management policies. Any successful forex trader will tell you that having a good trading system is not enough; you will need to apply money management to protect your portfolio.
Accounting
A business credit card can be a good option to ease a cash flow squeeze, but there are many other benefits to using a business credit card. Here, we take a look.
Business Loans
Here, Charlie Paton of Seawater Greenhouse talks about the inner workings and requirements of match funding after winning an award.
Accounting
Here, Emily Coltman of Freeagent answers a reader's query on whether they should charge clients VAT.
Small Business Banking
Here, we explore the key things you need to know when selecting the right credit card for your business needs.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
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