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.
Here, Ian Smith of Invu takes a closer look at the government’s new reporting requirements, and details the poor payment practices of larger corporations that are putting the UK’s SME community at risk.
Accounting
Alternative finance
For many small businesses, equipment financing is a fact of life.
Tax
Here, we take a look at the R&D tax credits facts you need to know and the mistakes you need to avoid while claiming.
Small Business Banking
Tim Vine, head of European trade credit, Dun & Bradstreet, explores how data can help you avoid bad credit.
Accounting
Richard Stonier, partner at Tally Accounts, explains six realistic financial changes that you can stick to.
Accounting
Here, we take a look at five new ways that UK businesses can better manage their own finances and accounts.
Small Business Banking
Open banking levels the playing field for SMEs and brings hope of a better future for financial services.
Accounting
While the digitalisation and automation of many tasks comes as a welcome relief for many business owners, some are faced with a daunting task of preparing for and implementing change.
Small Business Banking
Open banking levels the playing field for SMEs and brings hope of a better future for financial services.
Accounting
While the digitalisation and automation of many tasks comes as a welcome relief for many business owners, some are faced with a daunting task of preparing for and implementing change.
Accounting
Are you able to claim on the cost of entertaining someone, and what are the implications for VAT? Emily Coltman, chief accountant at FreeAgent, gives the answers.
Small Business Banking
Communication is one of the most important aspect of business success, but what makes good communication. Find out here.
Small Business Banking
Forming partnerships and relationships with other businesses can be vital to your businesses success.
Accounting
Don’t panic! Act now if you are one of the many still yet to do their income tax return before the 31 January deadline.
Business Technology
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
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
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
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world