it's the balance sheet that summarises the company's assets, liabilities and the shareholder's equity at a particular point in time. more»

The financing arm of the well-known machinery business JCB has pledged to support to small agriculture and construction sector businesses looking to secure machinery or working capital finance. more»

Norway's seaweed farming industry, which currently adds the equivalent of just over 1bn to the Nordic country's economy annually, could be worth over 37bn to the country by 2050. more»

An investor will want to know that your business is protected against potential threats. So, what do you need to have in place to be legally prepared for investment? more»

Owners at the UK's smallest firms are planning to severely cut investment in their business in response to potential economic uncertainty surrounding Brexit, according to new research. more»

Finding a good niche business comes with knowing your USP what can you offer that no-one else does? Once you know where you belong, youll see more clearly where you need to focus your efforts. more»

During the first year you're laying the foundations for a viable long-term future, and should focus on what's needed today to deliver your service or product anything more than this compromises your efforts. more»

Nobody wants to sit down for a special occasion meal knowing you're losing your family's money it will either be uncomfortable silence or raging arguments. Either way is not good. more»

The UK is failing to provide entrepreneurs with the long-term capital needed to create the country's own Silicon Valley, according to leading fund manager Neil Woodford. more»

At a time when business owners need financial help most, available capital is seemingly at its most limited. Head of alternative funding platform Nucleus, Chirag Shah, gives his top tips for small business owners looking to thrive as well as survive in current economic uncertainty by ensuring they never run out of cash. more»