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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.

Hired your first employee? Here’s how to set up payroll

We've teamed up with Sage to explain the basics of payroll. Learn what payroll is, how to register and more

Payroll

Small Business Banking

Opening a business bank account with bad credit

I have a bad credit history and am having difficulty opening a business bank account for my limited company. What else can I do?

Business Loans

What documents do you need when applying for a business loan?

Different lenders require different business loan documents. Get prepared with this business loan checklist

Business Loans

How to get a business loan in 5 steps

Follow this 5-step plan if you want to secure a loan for your small business. There is a wealth of high-street banks and alternative SME lenders to choose from.

Funding your small business

Where to find green small business grants

If you fancy making your business and its operations that bit greener, these eco grants will help you get there

Accounting

Small firms have to report profit and loss from 2028

Small and micro businesses will need to file profit and loss (along with other accountancy changes). Here's what you need to know

Accounting

Disclosure requirements for business owners – what to do now

A lot changed for small businesses in 2025, especially when it comes to disclosure. Here's a summary of the updates you need to know about

Funding your small business

150 UK small business grants to apply for right now

In need of some funding for your small business? These grants should give you a boost, wherever you're based in the UK

Accounting

Disclosure requirements for business owners – what to do now

A lot changed for small businesses in 2025, especially when it comes to disclosure. Here's a summary of the updates you need to know about

Funding your small business

150 UK small business grants to apply for right now

In need of some funding for your small business? These grants should give you a boost, wherever you're based in the UK

Payroll

The payroll slip that can cost you your workforce

Small firms are being caught out because of a payroll discrepancy picked up by HMRC. Here's how to avoid losing your sponsor licence

Small Business Banking

How much do business bank accounts cost? A guide to bank fees for small businesses

Keeping on top of your outgoings is essential for any business, but with so many fees associated with business bank accounts, it can be hard to keep track. Here's everything you need to know about business bank account fees.

Small Business Banking

What do SMEs think is the best business bank account? – survey

Swedish bank Handelsbanken overwhelming favourite when it comes to small businesses recommending a bank to others

Small Business Banking

Do you need a business bank account? Which one is right for you?

Do you need a business bank account and what are the right questions to ask when choosing one?

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Partner content

Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.

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.

Partner content

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?