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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.
Small Business Insurance - compare quotes
Protect your business from accidents and mistakes. Tailor your cover levels, compare quotes and buy your insurance in minutes. Cover levels: Public and Employer's liability, Professional indemnity, legal expenses, business equipment and many more! Get quotes now
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.
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
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
Employee rights to pay
This guide contains information about different aspects of employee wage rights.
Understanding the National Minimum Wage
What is the National Minimum Wage, how to make sure you get it and what to do if you have problems? Visit DirectGov for more information.
National minimum wage helpline
For details on the minimum wage increase ring the National Minimum Wage helpline on 0845-6000 678.
Pay As You Earn (PAYE) software
You can get Pay As You Earn (PAYE) software from third party software suppliers or HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Click here to see what is available.
Learn how to get paid on time
GetpaidonTime offer training in Credit Control, Arrears Management, Debt Recovery and Telephone collections throughout the UK.
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.
Guide to Pay As You Earn (PAYE)
Click here for an advice guide to the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system from the Citizens advice bureau.
PAYE Income Tax Calculator
Work out the the income tax for your staff with this calculator from ListentoTaxman.com
National minimum wage calculator
Most working people in Britain have a right to a minimum level of pay National Minimum Wage. This online calculator helps you see wage amounts for staff in your business.
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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Q: Where can I find extra funding?
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 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.
Free weekly advice on small business finance
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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.
