Finance

If you’re in need of an extra boost of finance to get your small business off the ground, then applying for a business loan may be the path you need to follow. So how do you go about finding suitable...

If you’ve got employees working for you, it’s crucial that you have all the necessary information about your staff and pay them correctly and on time. In order to keep this process flowing well, and...

All businesses need some form of capital and funding in order to be able to start-up. If you haven’t got enough money to invest yourself, then which sources could you be looking towards?

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Many first time small business owners have a go at doing their accounts themselves. But whilst it’s definitely possible, if you want to put your mind at rest that everything is being done correctly,...

When you’re running your own business, one task you have to get used to doing is handling your own income tax and completing self-assessment tax returns each year.

Being self-employed brings...

As the owner of a new craft business, you’ll need to open a business bank account. But how do you go about it?

All the major high street banks offer business bank accounts, but the finer...

If you think you may need to register your business for VAT, here’s how you should go about it.

VAT stands for Value Added Tax and it’s a form of tax that is charged on many goods and...

One major part of running a successful small business is to keep accurate records, so that you’re able to keep a clear check on all your incoming and outgoing finances. You can do your own...

One of the key elements of starting up a craft business is having enough money to fund and finance it. So could your business be eligible for a grant or funding?

Small business grants and...