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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.

Loans for business abroad

Can anyone provide some information on getting a loan in the UK for a business abroad, in particular South Africa. How do you go about it and which companies / banks provide these loans?

Business Loans

Small Business Banking

BCC: Bank of England must cut rates

The longer the Bank of England takes to cut rates, the worse the economic situation will be, according to the British Chambers of Commerce's (BCC's) quarterly economic forecast.

Alternative finance

The facts about asset based finance

The commercial finance industry promises entrepreneurs a fast track to growth. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to borrowers and lenders about the rewards and risks of asset based finance.

Small Business Banking

Maximising business banking

A little relationship building can go a long way when it comes to you and your chosen bank. SmallBusiness.co.uk finds out how.

Business Loans

Debt versus equity finance

Choosing between debt or equity finance, or a mixture of the two, could be the most important business decision you ever make. SmallBusiness.co.uk speaks to entrepreneurs, financiers and advisers about the pros and cons of each.

Government Grants

Small Firms’ Loan Guarantee Scheme

Companies without assets to offer as security for conventional bank funding will be heartened to know that there's still another means of raising cash without giving away too much equity - the SFLG.

Business Loans

How to get the best deal on a business bank loan

If you're looking to fund rapid growth your bank will probably be the first port of call. We find out what traditional lenders can offer and how to make sure you're getting the best deal.

Accounting

Avoiding IR35 as a contractor

I want to set up on my own business contracting to two or three companies. I really don’t want to get in to IR35 territory.

Business Loans

How to get the best deal on a business bank loan

If you're looking to fund rapid growth your bank will probably be the first port of call. We find out what traditional lenders can offer and how to make sure you're getting the best deal.

Accounting

Avoiding IR35 as a contractor

I want to set up on my own business contracting to two or three companies. I really don’t want to get in to IR35 territory.

Small Business Banking

Small business credit cards explained

Business credit cards provide a simple and efficient means to pay for business goods, services and expenses using a credit facility. SmallBusiness.co.uk and Simply Business explain some of the key features.

Accounting

Making directors liable

Most directors believe that a limited company does what it says on the tin: in other words, they do not expect to be held personally liable for the company's misdemeanours. That could be a false assumption, writes Kelly Tinkler of solicitors Rooks Rider.

Accounting

Proof of earnings

What documentation can be requested from a self-employed individual as accurate proof of gross or net monthly/annual earnings?

Accounting

Paying directors with dividends

I am soon to open my company and keep hearing people refer to dividends as a method of payment for directors, whilst paying them around £5,000 per annum as a wage. Is this legal and if so, can you explain how this works please?

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