Most businesses need a bit of help with finance at some stage – whether it's for startup or growth. You might need funding for a dip in revenue or cash flow, or for new equipment or recruitment. In this section we'll explain how to prepare for the process and look at the options from banks, investors, alternative lenders or business grants, and what the implications are for your business.
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Financial New Year’s Resolutions for SME Owners
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The new year is the perfect time to regroup and revisit your company's financial practices. Here are four resolutions to keep your business in the green this year
Is Vehicle Leasing the Right Option for Your SME?
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To buy or to lease? Many SMEs struggle to weigh the pros and cons of leasing a fleet of vehicles versus purchasing outright. Tom Preston talks us through the key points to consider
How to Improve Your Company Credit Score
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Credit scores are one of the most telling reflections of your business' financial health. We look at how to improve your credit score and the influence it can have on finance applications
The Construction SME's Guide to Securing Tools
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Tool theft can be a huge strain on any construction company, and can even put some out of business. Storage Giant's Simon Williams explores the best ways to secure your tools
How SMEs Can Overcome Financial Restraint
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Real Business Rescue’s Keith Tully explores some of the most common financial issues you might have to deal with as a business owner and how to overcome them
The Changing Tide of Women in Finance
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The numbers of women in the financial services industry has been a topic of contention for a few years now but, slowly, the tide is changing. Aanisah Begg of Midven takes a look at why
The Accelerator Helping to Build Future Britain
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By nurturing some of the UK’s very best startups, Geovation is becoming a bright light for a government often accused of failing to adequately support to the nation’s tech industry
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Finding the perfect online accounting software for your business can be tricky with so many providers available to choose from. Here's our guide.
The Small Business Guide to Tax
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Understanding Corporation Tax, Income Tax, NICs, and VAT can be tricky, whether you're a sole trader or a limited company in the UK. In this guide, we explain everything you need to know
How to Avoid Early Repayment Charges
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If you’re taking out a business loan, you may wish to repay it early. But how can you avoid early repayment charges? Find out in Fleximize’s handy guide
How to Download a Bank Statement
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A simple guide to downloading a bank statement from all of the major banks, including Lloyds, Barclays, NatWest, HSBC, Nationwide, Santander and RBS
Card Surcharge Ban: How SMEs Can Offset the Cost
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It's now illegal for businesses to charge customers for debit and credit card payments. How can companies manage the impact of the card surcharge ban?
Open Banking: What Does it Mean for SMEs?
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The launch of Open Banking in the UK could end the banks' dominance of the financial services sector. But what benefits, if any, will this have for SMEs?
Cryptocurrencies: What Does the Future Hold?
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With more people buying and trading in cryptocurrencies, some have suggested they could eventually replace traditional currency. But how likely is that?
Asset-Based Finance: a Guide for Small Businesses
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Is asset-based finance a good fit for your business? This guide examines the pros and cons of factoring, invoice discounting and asset-based lending
Debentures: A Beginners' Guide
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If you're looking to apply for a business loan or overdraft, you might be asked to agree to a debenture. Here's everything you need to know about debentures
Secured and Unsecured Loans Explained
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When applying for business funding, you might get quotes for secured and unsecured loans. What's the difference between these two types of business finance?
Choosing the Best Payment Options for Your Business
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All businesses need to offer the right payment options to their customers. With a plethora of choices available, what payment options should you consider?
A Simple Guide to Accessing Your VAT Returns
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When you apply for a business loan or other type of business funding, a lender might ask to see your VAT returns. Here's how you can access them online
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