Financing a small business. Looking at managing small business finances including Government Grants, Business Banking, Business Loans, Accounts and Tax as well as alternative business finance options.
Accountant Emily Coltman of FreeAgent gives some pointers on seeing the bigger financial picture of your business.
Comment & opinion | Business banking
Anil Stocker, founder of online invoice discounting platform MarketInvoice, discusses the threat posed by innovative internet-based finance providers to the banks.
Comment & opinion | Alternative business finance
In the first of a series of blogs, James King, founder of venture capital firm Find Invest Grow, discusses how existing businesses can play a major role in supporting start-ups.
Pernille Bruun-Jenson, managing director, global small business, Intuit UK, discusses how businesses can get their customers to pay on time.
Comment & opinion | Alternative business finance
Anil Stocker, co-founder of MarketInvoice, charts the development on the online finance sector, why it is relevant to small businesses, and its future.
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There are many small businesses out there that could be claiming back tax credits for their research and development – but aren't. SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at who's eligible and what can be claimed.
Expert view | Business banking
Opening a business bank account requires a business address, renting a unit involves giving bank account details and registering as a company also needs an address. I can't work out what to do first!
David Kelly applied for a range of grants for his pre-revenue social business platform Shareflow. He tells SmallBusiness.co.uk about them.
Comment & opinion | Business loans
Almost three quarters of small company owners launched their new business venture with working capital of £2,000 or less, research finds.
Expert view | Business banking
My bank is forcing me to restructure my overdraft into a loan. It will be more expensive and in 4-6 months’ time I may not even need an overdraft. Through circumstance I have never signed a directors' guarantor for the overdraft. Can they still force me into this position?
Liz Mowatt secured a government grant for business coaching for her company A Giving Tribute, which offers tribute cards for funerals. In a Q and A, she and the company's business strategist Joshua Wood talk to SmallBusiness.co.uk about how the grant has helped the business.
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4 in 5 people prefer a co.uk when searching online. Meet some real life success stories and discover why .co.uk is a great place to be for you and your business. Find out more.
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In our small business guide to shipping, we explore how young companies approached their logistical operations, with first-hand accounts from case studies on importing and expert advice on tax considerations, international shipping regulations, hidden port charges, and more.
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Wax Noor, senior solicitor at legal firm www.brilliantlaw.com, clears up some common queries from small...
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