Many small businesses favour an IVA over bankruptcy. But if you speak up about your situation, you could find a better way ...

So, you’ve got your business idea and you’re ready to get moving. You need to tell the government first. We know, it sounds like an ordeal, but thankfully it won’t take long. Here’s everything you ...

The Autumn Budget 2026 is set for 28 October, delivered by new Chancellor, John Healey. Here's what we know so far ...

Running a successful small business requires healthy cash flow, sustainable growth, adaptability, and forward-planning. Naturally, this might require an extra injection of cash from time to time. A ...

Interested in hiring overseas talent? We’re delving into Employer of Record – what it is, the pros and cons and if it’s right for you An Employer of Record (EOR) is something you may never have come ...

In this article, we walk you through what business funding is, the different types of funding you can apply for, how to make sure you’re eligible, and how to secure your loan. Secured loans require ...

Small firms will have ten years to repay instead of the previous six years, as announced by Sunak in September 2020. Interest on extended loans will be at a fixed rate of 2.5 per cent. Businesses can ...

The first decision that most business owners need to make when raising finance is whether to give away a portion of equity in their company, or temporarily introduce some debt to the business. However ...

Following the 2007-8 financial crisis, financial services were shaken up and a much wider variety of funding types became available to businesses. The only downside is that there’s now so much choice ...

Each year, hundreds of millions of pounds in grants, as well as finance such as loans and equity investment, are on offer to help SMEs undertake an array of business-related projects and activities, ...

Small Business supports UK sole traders and small businesses with advice on how to start, run and grow their business, helping turn an idea into a profitable business. There are a wealth of ...

Rishi Sunak has announced the Recovery Loan Scheme to take the place of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme. UK businesses of any size can apply ...