Starting any business can be tough. Initially, you have the struggle with capital, equipment and infrastructure and then you have to decide the direction it must take in order for it to grow. more»

Signing a Personal Guarantee to secure access to funding can be one of the most daunting aspects of running a small firm. All the risk is on one or possibly a small group of individuals willing to put their homes and life savings on the line for the sake of their business. more»

Saving money on your business telecoms, broadband and mobile is always a good idea. However, unlike insurance and other costs, many businesses fail to review their telecoms as they are a feature that is easily forgotten about.   more»

A merchant cash advance is a hidden gem in the world of small business enterprise. Think zero interest, no fixed payment term and a high approval rate. So it's easy to understand why more and more businesses are opting for merchant cash advances [MCAs] as an alternative means of funding. more»

A well-managed cash flow is the missing puzzle piece that hopeful business owners often fail to find. According to statistics, a massive 82% of small businesses fail due to cash flow problems, with the majority simply unable to operate due to being unable to support the day-to-day running of the business. more»

It is estimated that the self-employed market contributes £275 billion to the UK economy. Freelancers and contractors play a vital role in helping businesses to deliver their product or service, with […] more»

Paying for expenses is an everyday reality for businesses and their employees. Whether they are covering travel costs to meet with clients, for picking up supplies or carrying out essential […] more»

Health food giant Holland & Barrett has been consistently paying suppliers late. This comes after a tech consultancy filed a complaint with the watchdog after not receiving a £15,000 payment […] more»

Does anyone ever enjoy doing their taxes? Unless you’re an accountant, the answer is probably no. However, accountant or not, as the owner of a small business, the tax burden […] more»

Over a million business owners are yet to register for Making Tax Digital, a Freedom of Information request has revealed, as HMRC's significant legislative change approaches. more»