Business credit cards vs. business loans: Which is right for your company?
One is easier to get but sometimes expensive and the other requires more work but is potentially cheaper. Find out which one works for you.
15 Oct 2025
How much does invoice factoring cost in the UK? A guide for SMEs
If late-paying customers are strangling your cash flow, invoice factoring could quickly unlock the funds you’re owed. But what might it cost you?
24 Sept 2025
5 business finance moves to make before the end of the tax year
If you want to keep more of your hard-earned profits, these five moves could save your business precious cash before the tax year ends.
2 Oct 2025
Top government grants and funding schemes for UK businesses this autumn
If you’re looking to fund your business this autumn, government grants could be the answer.
19 Sept 2025
84% of businesses plan to apply for funding in 2023 – we find out why
Despite significant ongoing challenges, this year is also set to bring new growth opportunities for businesses. In fact, 84% of businesses who took part in a recent Funding Options survey said they are looking to secure funding in 2023. Find out how different sectors are planning to spend their funding this year, and how you can secure business finance to fund your own plans.
22 Mar 2023
How to do bookkeeping: for small businesses and the self-employed
So, your business venture is well and truly off the ground and you’re beginning to see an increase in transactions. While it’s important to keep the momentum going, you’ll also need to have a robust bookkeeping system in place. Let’s take a closer look at the ins and outs of bookkeeping, and explore how a combination of bookkeeping and accounting can help your business to thrive.
7 Mar 2023
5 ways to 'spring clean' your business
With the official start of spring just around the corner (it’s 20 March, in case you’d forgotten), why not start thinking about how you could give your business the spring clean it needs? The longer days and warming weather gives everyone a much needed energy boost: here are some ways you could channel some of this extra drive into refreshing your business.
14 Feb 2023
Key tax dates and deadlines for 2023
The beginning of a new calendar year is the perfect time to get organised and plan for the year. To help you get a head start, we’ve collected many of the key tax and financial dates that you, as a business owner, should be aware of in 2023. Keeping track of deadlines can help you to avoid penalties and feel prepared!
4 Jan 2023
How to refinance a small business loan
Managing finances – including any debt obligations – is one of the keys to business success. But in times of trading uncertainty, debt can become a drain on cash. Fortunately, refinancing or consolidating your business loans can help alleviate some of the pressure by making your repayments more manageable. Here’s how.
21 Dec 2022
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