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Business loans for Christmas trading: finance options for seasonal stock

If your cash flow has dipped just when you need to stock up for Christmas, there are several ways to plug your finance gap.

9 Oct 2025

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What loans are available for women to start a business?
Education

What is Crowdfunding? A Guide for UK Small Businesses

Crowdfunding has become a widely used way for small businesses and entrepreneurs to raise finance in the UK. Rather than securing funding through a single bank loan or private investor, crowdfunding pools contributions from a large number of supporters, often via digital platforms.

7 Oct 2025

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Tips

How to manage cash flow in Q4: Short-term loans vs. invoice finance

If your business faces cash flow pressure in Q4, short-term loans and invoice finance could offer a fast, flexible solution.

5 Oct 2025

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Invoice finance
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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?

1 Oct 2025

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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.

1 Oct 2025

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Business Loan
Education

Commercial mortgage comparison: what you should know

If you’re buying business property, comparing mortgages the right way could save you thousands.

29 Sept 2025

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Education

Is now the right time to take out a business loan before year-end?

If you’re thinking about borrowing before year-end, here’s how to decide if it’s the right move for your business.

25 Sept 2025

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Business Grant
Education

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.

18 Sept 2025

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Tips

Autumn cash flow gaps: 5 ways SMEs can prepare for seasonal slowdowns

If autumn leaves you short on cash, these 5 steps will help you prepare.

17 Sept 2025

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