How I funded my fintech company
Richard Prime discusses the lessons he learned during the funding mission for his company Sonovate, which provides finance to the contract recruitment industry.
Alternative finance
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.
Richard Prime discusses the lessons he learned during the funding mission for his company Sonovate, which provides finance to the contract recruitment industry.
Alternative finance
Financing
Nigel Breddy speaks to three businesses about the early-stage financial difficulties they experienced and the lessons they learned.
Payroll
A simplified payroll system tops the wish list for almost a quarter of UK SMEs, research finds.
Small Business Banking
As the alternative finance sector continues to grow at a rapid rate, Paul Mildenstein considers if banks have had their day.
Accounting
David Haxton discusses the importance of detailed credit checking for small businesses.
Alternative finance
Phil Mitchell presents an updated look at the options for financing an early-stage company's growth.
Alternative finance
Aaron Dicks assesses what the government's Growth Voucher initiative was aiming to do, how it has helped the companies that have used it and where the scheme's pitfalls were found.
Accounting
The importance of keeping good records cannot be overstated. Here are some pointers.
Alternative finance
Aaron Dicks assesses what the government's Growth Voucher initiative was aiming to do, how it has helped the companies that have used it and where the scheme's pitfalls were found.
Accounting
The importance of keeping good records cannot be overstated. Here are some pointers.
Tax
Emily Coltman looks at the tax changes going into effect this month and explains who they'll affect the most.
Government Grants
Kevin Lonergan of the Alba Innovation Centre gives tips on approaching grant funding applications and reveals what assistance is out there.
Tax
James Fredlund reveals how affected businesses should proceed in accordance with new VAT rules.
Alternative finance
Bitcoin is the most popular decentralised virtual currency in the world, with its distribution controlled by a complex algorithmic process devised at its inception.
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