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Financing

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.

CFOs and finance directors share their hopes for the Autumn Budget

With the Autumn budget set to be announced on the 22nd November, CFOs and financial directors discuss their hopes for the statement.

Accounting

Tax

IR35 forum minutes highlight HMRC’s failures surrounding reform

The contents of July’s IR35 Forum minutes reflect a sincere lack of understanding from HMRC when it comes to the true impact of recent and potential changes to IR35.

Accounting

British Small Business Awards 2017: Accountancy Software Provider

Our Accountancy Software Provider of the Year category has been announced, rewarding the software provider that is most in tune with the needs of small companies.

Tax

Tax implications for business start-ups

Here, we outline the nine key questions start-ups should be asking themselves when it comes to tax and provide some pointers as to how to deal with them.

Tax

A few effective tax tips for small business owners

Here are some quick tips to getting your tax right as a small business owner.

Small Business Banking

Why the Bank Referral Scheme must do more for small businesses

Chirag Shah, CEO of Nucleus Commercial Finance, discusses why the Bank Referral Scheme, in its current guise, represents a flawed process.

Accounting

Sarah Willingham’s secret to launching your first business

In this piece, former Dragon Sarah Willingham gives tips on how to build the financial spine of your business.

Tax

A few effective tax tips for small business owners

While taxes can be difficult, they are a necessary part of business management. Here are some top tips to making tax easier.

Accounting

Sarah Willingham’s secret to launching your first business

In this piece, former Dragon Sarah Willingham gives tips on how to build the financial spine of your business.

Tax

A few effective tax tips for small business owners

While taxes can be difficult, they are a necessary part of business management. Here are some top tips to making tax easier.

Accounting

The silver linings of accountancy

Here, Richard Stonier of Tally, explores how cloud based accountancy can help business owners keep on top of their finances.

Accounting

Where to start when looking for a chartered accountant

There are many benefits to hiring a chartered accountant for your business. Here, we explore them.

Business Loans

Making cash king: Read our essential guide to mastering your cash flow

SmallBusiness.co.uk, in association with Fleximize, brings you a new digital guide to help control your cash position.

Accounting

Careful financial planning will help safeguard your family’s future

Here, Tricia Halliday, of Martin Aitken & Co, explains why small business needs robust financial planning to help secure their family's future.

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