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Get started with Barclays Business Banking
Choose from 3 great Start-up packages offering a range of business and banking solutions, from cashflow management software (QuickBooks or Sage) to VAT management solution. Plus, up to 2 years FREE banking (conditions apply). Apply online.
Barclaycard Commercial – Ease your business cash flow
Our Visa and MasterCard credit and charge cards give you greater control over your expenses, help with cash flow and could safeguard your business by providing extra financial protection. Find out more about our credit and charge card solution.
Grow your business with factoring, an alternative to business loans
Balance your cashflow with factoring and use the funds to grow your business. The more you invoice the more you can borrow, no need to re-negotiate with the bank. Compare factoring quotes online.
Factoring from LTSB Commercial Finance
Improve your business cashflow with a Factoring facility. Turn your invoices into cash from Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance. Get a quote now
All you need to know about grants
Want to know more about grants and government funding? Visit this site for detailed information.
Flexible funding solutions from Bibby
Release cash tied up in outstanding invoices while dealing with late paying customers. Contact Bibby Financial Services for more information
Get a grant for your business
GUIDE is a pan-European grants database aimed at giving organisations a convenient single source for updated and comprehensive information on grant funding across Europe.
Grants for farming and rural development
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs provides government grants and funding schemes for farming and rural development.
Energy efficiency grants
The UK Government funds schemes providing up to £2,700 to households to improve their heating and energy efficiency. Do you work from home?
Government grant schemes for businesses
GrantsNet gives information about grant schemes available to businesses and charities in the UK.
Government grants and support directory
This Grants and Support Directory from Business Link allows you to search for potential sources of help with starting up or business development.
Find business grant information at J4b
Comprehensive business grant information for the UK & Ireland, with over 4500 financial programs researched and updated daily.
Advice for grant applications
Govgrantsglobal.com offers instant connections to Official Aid from national, regional and local awarding bodies for all aspects of running and building a business enterprise.
Information for young entrepreneurs
If you are a business starter under 30, the Princes Trust can help you. With free advice, guides and tips, as well as various grant opportunities.
Grants for artists
The Arts Council England provide grants for artists with money sourced from the National Lottery. Apply for a grant today.
Other Small Business Finance Resources
Can your customers find you?
If you have a web presence, then you need to ensure that customers can find it – otherwise, it’s just a waste of money.
Email and web hosting
This video looks at the the importance of business email and web hosting for SMEs.
Three Minute Mentor - Setting up a Home Office
Whether you're based at home full time or just occasionally, you need the right tools at hand. This short video looks at how you can set up the perfect home office
Will Alan Sugar sweeten business prospects?
Marc Barber 10/06/2009
While any help singled out for small businesses should be welcomed, the appointment of Sir Alan Sugar as ‘Enterprise Tsar’ smacks of gimmicky desperation. (2 comments) Have your say »
Inflation is King
Penny Proffit 19/06/2008
A look at inflation and why Mervyn King has had to put pen to paper... Have your say »
Basic building block of any Internet marketing campaign
Guest Blogger 07/07/2008
For almost all sectors of commerce today, the Internet, or more specifically the World Wide Web, is now a key tool for business. In the field of marketing in particular it has become crucial. (2 comments) Have your say »
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Cashflow solutions; unlock the value of your invoices with Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance
Invoice Finance enables you to release cash from your business to business invoices without having to wait for payment. Lloyds TSB Commercial Finance is a market-leader in invoice finance providing flexible funding solutions that can be tailored to your business. Get a free quote now
Financing your new business - a practical checklist
One of the key considerations when starting a new enterprise is where you will find the finance to purchase equipment or fund your day-to-day expenses. This checklist will help ensure you have explored and considered all the choices open to you when starting a new business.
Financial Times Guide to Business Start Up 2010
The Financial Times Guide to Business Start Up 2010 is crammed full of all the advice you need to start a business and offers ideas and solutions to guide your business towards success. The annually updated classic handbook provides a comprehensive reference on all aspects of running, managing and growing a business.
Professional Indemnity
Professional Indemnity insurance covers your business from claims against it by clients who have suffered financial loss as a result of using your services. Simply Business offers tailored quotes to suit your professional needs from a range of leading insurers.
