If you're a business owner you'll know that financial challenges come with the job. Whether it's tax, payroll, funding or insurance, there's always something that demands your attention. These articles offer guidance on dealing with finance issues in your enterprise. So take a read – you might just find the answers to some tricky questions.
Does a Business Loan Affect Personal Credit?
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Wondering if a business loan affects your personal credit? Learn when your score might be impacted, how to protect it, and tips for separating personal and business finances.
Why Cash Flow is the Most Important Factor in Running a Successful Business
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Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. Learn why it matters, how to manage it, and how to avoid common pitfalls that cause 82% of business failures.
Energy-Efficient Technology To Reduce Business Energy Costs Explained
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If you want to reduce business energy costs, here's a free guide to understanding what technology is available to help manage your utility bills
Taking Legal Action Against Late Payments
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If a customer or business is late paying, you may need to act quickly to protect your cash flow. In this handy guide, LawBite explains the legal action you can take to resolve late payments
Upcoming Tax Changes in April 2022
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As we approach the start of a new tax year, Charlotte Nash of Crunch outlines the changes small businesses can expect and how to minimize their impact on cash flow
Construction Equipment Leasing vs Financing
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Patrick Hogan, CEO of Handle, explores the pros and cons of equipment leasing and financing to guide you through which is a better fit for your construction business
Supporting Female-Led Start-ups with Investment
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We delve into how male startup owners in the UK receive a disproportionate amount of investment compared to females, and how this can be changed
Common Financial Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
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Chris Woodard, Co-Founder of Handle.com, explores some of the biggest financial mistakes that new business owners make and how to avoid them
How to Achieve Sustainable Business Growth
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Mark Tighe of specialist tax relief consultancy Catax shares his tips on how UK SMEs can achieve sustainable business growth, such as by protecting cash flow and managing payment terms
Credit Control Checklist for Small Businesses
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If you offer your products or services on credit, it's vital that this is carried out in a controlled manner and a strict collection procedure is in place
Creating a Pitch Deck To Secure Investor Funding
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Creating your first pitch deck can seem like a daunting task. To help you get started, Mike Sims of ThinkLions shares three ways to leverage your pitch deck to win over investors
Streamlining Financial Processes for Growth
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Neil Robertson of Compleat Software shares his thoughts on how streamlining financial processes can facilitate sustainable business growth
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
Small Business Online Accounting Software
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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 tax law can be tricky, whether you're a sole trader or a limited company. In this guide for small businesses, we cover all you need to know
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?
Water Deregulation: What Does it Mean for SMEs?
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The non-domestic water market in England was deregulated on 1 April 2017. Here's everything small businesses need to know about water deregulation
Currency Risk: How Businesses Can Manage It
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Exchange rate fluctuations can have a significant impact on any business. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways for SMEs to manage their currency risk
How to Improve Cash Flow
— Read More — How to Improve Cash FlowPoor cash flow is the biggest cause of small business failure, but there are plenty of ways that business owners can overcome this barrier to growth
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