With many UK businesses struggling to access traditional bank finance, and increasingly turning to alternative funding methods, here are a few options that you might not be aware of as an early-stage entrepreneur. more»

While the multi-page small business plan document may be a thing of the past, having a roadmap for where you’re going is still invaluable for attracting investment, getting advice, and utilising your time – however you present your ideas. more»

Big data is often a nebulous concept, but these five concrete examples show that micro business owners can use the records at their fingertips to make intelligent decisions. more»

New government dividend changes are set to have a big impact on the way it is taxed – and could leave small business owners you significantly out of pocket. more»

With business tax getting so much attention in George Osborne’s Budget 2016 speech, here are three developments that small company owners need to know about for the coming year. more»

With past digital plans proving troubling for individuals and micro firms, here's how the government's new digital tax system will impact your business. more»

Despite findings suggesting that those with accurate financial information grow on average twice as fast than those with data three quarters-old, small businesses throughout the UK are not doing enough to stay up to speed. more»

If you're a micro business, knowing which running costs and expenses are tax deductible is key if you're going to say on top of cash flow and your accounts. more»

Far from being a stable and consistent way to achieve growth, franchising your brand without creating the right finance and accounting infrastructure can mean more headache than success. more»

If someone is going to invest in your business or offer you funding in another way, they will want some form of protection for doing so, and this could take the form of guarantees or security. more»