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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
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.
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.
Tax Accountants
PKF is one of the UKs leading firms of tax accountants, business advisers and consultants, which specialises in business, tax, and pension advice and advising the management of developing private and public businesses, tax accountants .
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
Free tax deadline calender
A free calendar of your key tax deadlines for the next 12 months. And sign up for free, regular email alerts from Business Link.
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
Guidance on benefits, tax and pensions
Find guidance on government financial support, benefits, tax and pensions from Directgov.
Tax and VAT policy papers from the IOD
Visit the Institute of Directors to download tax and VAT policy papers and consultation reports.
Tax, tax returns and self-assessment from HMRC
HMRC is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue, as well as paying Tax Credits and Child Benefits. Click for information about tax, tax returns and self-assessment.
Company car tax guides
Help for company car drivers and their employers who will be choosing a new car. Configure your car with options to see the tax implications.
Do you need to register for VAT?
Information on VAT for small businesses, what it is, whether you need to register for it and how to do so from Business Link.
Find an accountant from the ACCA
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants.
Search for an accountant online
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales is the largest professional accountancy body in Europe. Search the official ICAEW Directory of Firms online.
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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Tailored Quotes for your Business Insurance
Simply Business cover a wide variety of trades and provide tailored insurance quotes. Compare quotes for Public Liability and Employers Liability Insurance, and take out optional extras such as tool and plant cover.
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
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.
Getting to grips with tax and National Insurance
If you are starting up in business, there are important tax-related regulations with which you will need to comply. This factsheet introduces these taxes and explains how they will affect your business.
Get help with your tax return
The FT Tax Guide is packed full of information to help you manage your tax affairs, including a guide to completing your tax return. Visit www.taxguide.co.uk to order a copy.
