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Home of our blog articles on topics that will inform and educate entrepreneurs on topics such as lending, green finance, tax and financial matters.

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Education

Is your business ready for Q4? SME financial health checklist

If you want to finish the year strong and start next year on the right foot, start your Q4 planning now.

10 Sept 2025

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Education

What does an asset finance company do – and how to choose the right one

If your business needs equipment but you don’t want to pay the full cost upfront, an asset finance company could help.

4 Sept 2025

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

How to get a loan to open a small business in the UK

If you’re looking to open a small business in the UK and need financial support, understanding your loan options is the first step to success.

3 Sept 2025

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A guide to finance for property developers
Education

Current commercial mortgage rates in the UK: what business owners need to know

If you’re buying or refinancing a business property, understanding commercial mortgage rates could save you thousands.

31 Aug 2025

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Education

Corporate credit cards: a full guide

If you’re looking for a simple way to manage business expenses and cash flow, a corporate credit card could provide the flexibility and control you need.

27 Aug 2025

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Accountancy
Education

What is a working capital cycle?

If you’re waiting weeks for customer payments while your suppliers need paying, understanding your working capital cycle could unlock thousands in trapped cash.

21 Aug 2025

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Education

Small car lease: everything you need to know

If you’re running a small business and need reliable transport, leasing could save you thousands compared to buying outright.

20 Aug 2025

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Business Credit Cards
Education

How to work out capital employed

Want to know how efficiently your business is using its capital? Capital employed is a financial metric that can help you measure exactly that.

18 Aug 2025

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Education

How revolving credit can support seasonal stock planning this August

Need to manage seasonal stock fluctuations but aren’t sure how to finance it? Revolving credit could be the flexible solution your business needs.

13 Aug 2025

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