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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.
A guide to finance for property developers
Whether you’re new to property development or are an expert this guide is designed to help you understand some of the different property-orientated finance options out there today.
20 Oct 2022
How does invoice finance work in the UK?
If you have cash tied up in your accounts receivables, invoice finance can allow you to unlock up to 90% of it, providing you with access to the cash you need to trade and grow with confidence. Read on to find out more about this flexible form of business finance.
20 Oct 2022
Submission of 31 October tax return – who does it apply to?
If you’re submitting your tax return through the post as opposed to doing it online, the deadline is midnight on 31 October 2022. Should you miss this deadline, you’ll pay a late filing penalty of £100 if your tax return is up to 3 months late – and more thereafter.
16 Oct 2022
Here’s what you need to know about exporting from the UK to the EU
If you trade internationally, you’ll know how important it is for your goods to move to and from the UK smoothly. But with new export rules in place, it’s easier said than done. In fact, some small business owners say they’ve faced 70-page long customs declarations. To help our customers, we’ve put together some information about exporting to the EU in 2022. This isn’t a definitive guide: for specific information, speak to a specialist.
13 Oct 2022
Finance for building materials – funding construction projects
Running a successful construction business is no mean feat. Having to pay upfront for materials before you complete the job (and get paid by the client) can prove problematic from a cash flow perspective. Unless you have the ready cash, you might not be able to take on the contract. But construction finance could help.
13 Oct 2022
What is crowdfunding and how can I benefit from it?
Crowdfunding has become a popular form of funding in recent years. Its origins date back to the 1700s; in 1713, for example, Alexander Pope requested donations to fund his translation of Greek poetry into English. But how does crowdfunding work today? And what are the benefits?
11 Oct 2022
How to use a restaurant business loan to finance your expansion
If you’re running a successful restaurant, you might be thinking about expanding to a new location. Growth in any sector can be challenging, so it’s important to have a solid plan in place and understand the different finance options available to you.
28 Sept 2022
Which should I choose: invoice factoring or invoice discounting?
Waiting weeks or even months for invoices to be paid can put pressure on any business’s cash flow. But invoice factoring and discounting can ease the burden. Both invoice factoring and discounting enable businesses to unlock the cash tied up in their unpaid invoices. Factoring and discounting are types of invoice finance, and there are some key differences. So, which one is most suitable for your needs?
27 Sept 2022
Is it difficult to get a loan for a commercial property?
Businesses buy commercial property for a variety of reasons: they might want to purchase a premises for their business, or add to their buy-to-let portfolio, for instance. Yet many business owners lack the cash to be able to buy commercial property outright, and this is where commercial property finance comes in. But how accessible are commercial property loans, exactly?
26 Sept 2022
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