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The importance of good credit management
As one of the UK’s most respected suppliers of business credit information, Riskdisk will do everything they can to help you make the right credit decisions, ranging from providing accurate up-to-date credit reports to useful downloadable guides and tips. Trial Riskdisk for free.
Find the right cash flow solution - compare factoring quotes
Simply Business work with the UK's leading Invoice Finance providers to offer you instant comparative quotes online. Find the right factoring solution for your business. Compare factoring quotes
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.
Debt Advice
Get the clearest advice about your debts whatever your circumstances may be. We will provide you with guidance to choose the best solution for you to regain control over your finances. visit www.debt-free.org.uk
Fund your business' growth with factoring
Balance your cash flow with factoring and use the funds to help grow your business. The funding grows with your sales: the more you invoice the more you can borrow. Use the reliable funds to purchase machinery or to paay your staff. Factoring quotes
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
Invoice factoring
Find out how to get paid sooner and improve your business cash flow. Simply Business work with the UK's leading Invoice Finance providers to offer you instant comparative quotes online.
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
Learn how to get paid on time
GetpaidonTime offer training in Credit Control, Arrears Management, Debt Recovery and Telephone collections throughout the UK.
Budget advice from the Microsoft small business centre
Microsoft offer their 8 steps on how to make your budget work.
Having trouble paying wages?
Wageroller facilities offer an additional source of funding for businesses by gearing payroll commitments rather than sales ledgers or other assets.
Assess the health of your business
This interactive tool from Business Link helps you analyse key areas of your business' finance and administration with the aim of avoiding failure.
Cash flow finance to drive your business
Drive your business forward using current sales and stock value with the help of the cash flow finance team at Bank of Scotland Corporate.
Online course on working to a budget
'Working to a Budget' is a basic introductory course which looks at the use of budgets, how they are produced and how they are used within an organisation.
Cashflow management: the basics
This guide to the basics of cash flow looks at how effective cash flow management will help protect the financial security of your business.
A practical guide to cash flow management
Download a practical guide to cash flow management from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants here.
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. (3 comments) Have your say »
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Do you want to increase revenue, save time and accelerate out of the downturn in 2010?
You are not alone if your resources have been scaled back and staff and business systems are feeling the strain. However, did you know that over 760,000 UK companies are harnessing the power and support of Sage to make a difference in their businesses? Download the free Sage Accelerate out of the Downturn whitepaper.
Barclaycard Commercial – Visa Gold and Platinum Corporate Charge Cards
Get up to 38 days’ interest-free credit, providing balances are paid in full. Exclusive discounts with the AA, Rymans, Daisy Telecom and reclaim international VAT. Access great travel benefits including Travel Accident Cover, 24 hour international support helpline, exclusive concierge service and discounted priority pass membership. Plus, 90 Purchase Protection, Extended Warranties, and cardholder Misuse Insurance. Find out more.
Free Accounting Software - download TAS Basics for FREE
Basics is free accounting software designed to help your business keep track of its cash flow. It's the complete working program and there's no charge, no obligation and no time limit. Download TAS Basics now.
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
Find the right cash flow solution - compare factoring quotes
Balance your cash flow with factoring, get up to 90% of your invoices paid in 24 hours. Simply Business works with 24 leading lenders. Compare factoring quotes
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.
Free weekly advice on small business finance
Help with getting loans, accessing government grants and calculating your tax and VAT. Find out more or sign up today.
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.
