Business finance advice and articles

Apply for up to £5,000 in 'innovation vouchers'
Josh Hall | 26 Apr 2013

Small businesses can apply for European grants to help them develop new skills.

The government extends its start-up loans scheme
Jade Wimbledon | 11 Jan 2013

The government’s Start-Up Loans scheme has been extended: is £2,500 enough to get going? 

Why small businesses need "business" credit cards
Heaven Stubblefield | 10 Jan 2013

In this guest post, Heaven Stubblefield runs through the benefits of having a business credit card for your company's transactions.

The Small Business Bank. Business boost or bust?
Josh Hall | 19 Oct 2012

The Liberal Democrats have announced plans for a new, state-backed bank to provide finance to small businesses.

5 ways to reduce your business banking costs
Josh Hall | 26 Jul 2012

British businesses spend more than £2.3 billion every year on banking charges. Read some top tips to reduce your costs.

Prompt Payment Code - How can it help me?
Josh Hall | 20 Jul 2012

Late payment remains amongst the most significant challenges facing small businesses. Can the Prompt Payment Code help?

StartUp Loans - A quick-start guide
Josh Hall | 12 Jun 2012

The government has announced the launch of the StartUp Loans scheme.

Why Wonga? Fix your cashflow before you break the bank
Josh Hall | 23 May 2012

Last week Wonga announced that it is entering the business market. Read some cashflow tips to help you avoid expensive loans.

StartUp Loans - A quick-start guide
By Josh Hall | 12 June 2012

The government has announced the launch of the StartUp Loans scheme - but what does the scheme entail, and who qualifies?