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Small Businesses are the lifeblood of many high streets. Our towns and cities would be ghost towns without our much-loved newsagents, salons and barbers, grocers, cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs. And on industrial estates dotted around the country, many services and small manufacturing firms provide the backbone for the country’s business community to thrive. Raising capital if you’re such a business owner can represent a challenge, but there are a few different ways you can access the funding you need.
5 Jan 2022
Gone are the days of having to go to your business bank for small business loans. As well as the usual high street institutions, there are many newer, more flexible lenders out there today who may be able to better facilitate your business finance needs.
4 Jan 2022
As we approach 2022, it's worth reflecting on the highs and lows of 2021 so we can begin making plans to start the New Year with our best foot forward. It’s been a long year, so to make the planning process a little easier we've put together a list of financial resolutions to consider for 2022.
16 Dec 2021
This partnership will enable independent businesses to access international payments via the marketplace, and pay invoices in over 50 different currencies.
15 Dec 2021
January is always a hectic month. So, why not give your clients a kickstart today by preparing them for growth in 2022? Establishing goals with your clients now will provide them with the vision and motivation they need to move forward with confidence.
13 Dec 2021
Saving on energy bills as a small business can be critical for your success. Depending on the type of business you are in, energy costs can be a significant expense, and as an overhead, energy costs can become a survive or thrive issue. Not only do you need to choose your supplier with care, but you also need to reduce your energy consumption by conducting an energy audit.
10 Dec 2021
Before you begin your search for an SME loan for a specific project and commit to an application, you need to create a detailed project plan covering every crucial aspect of your business.
9 Dec 2021
After what can only be described as a whirlwind of a year, we’re finally waving farewell to 2021. If you’re lucky enough to be able to snatch a bit of downtime before the year’s out, why not spend some time planning and preparing for 2022? After all, as the famous racer Bobby Unser once said, “success is where preparation and opportunity meet.”
8 Dec 2021
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6 Dec 2021
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