Finance

Finance and accounting are key to sustaining and growing your business.

Our articles provide information on key accounting principles and instruction on securing the right type of finance.

Types of finance

Learn about the different types of finance your business could take advantage of; from debt (like a start up loan) to equity and grants.

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Debt financing for small businesses

There are many ways a business can get debt financing, such as borrowing from friends and family, crowdfunding, bank loans, or government loans.

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Government grants for start-ups

There are start up business grants available from the government. Read our guide to finding and getting small business grants.

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Small business equity financing

If you can’t fund your business with your own money, you’ll need to attract investors. For some startups, equity financing could be the key.

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Purchase order financing guide for start-ups

Could purchase order financing benefit your small business? Read our helpful guide to understand how purchase order financing works.

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What is working capital?

Working capital is an important ingredient in a successful start-up. Read our guide to what it is and how much you need.

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Guide to business overdrafts and other working capital products

Start-ups face many challenges when managing cash flow. A business overdraft and other working capital products can help.

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What is trade credit? How does it work?

Understanding how trade credit works can help your business decide if it needs it. Learn more about trade credit...

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Finance management for your start-up

Learn about the basics of financial management with our free guidance articles.

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How to give your start-up a financial health check

In this guide, we outline what high interest rates mean for start-ups and what founders can do to help protect their businesses.

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Profit and Loss Account explained

Understanding your business’s profit and loss account is a critical measure of your company’s financial health. Read more...

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How to read your company balance sheet

Learn how to read you company balance sheet – from assets and liabilities to equity to why it's important to balance your company balance sheet.

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Small business bookkeeping tips for success

Get to grips with bookkeeping with our guide to setting up a system and using bookkeeping to keep track of cash flow, profit and loss and expenses.

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Ten ways to strengthen your cashflow

Our corporate partner Intuit QuickBooks have given their top 10 tips on how you can improve your cashflow whilst growing your business.

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What is liquidity in business? A guide for small businesses

Liquidity is an important financial issue to understand if you want to grow your small business successfully. Read our guide to effective liquidity planning.

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Start-up owners’ salaries – how much to pay yourself

Starting a business and unsure what salary to pay yourself? Read our guide on what to consider when deciding on your own salary.

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An introduction to franchises

Discover how franchises work how to buy one with our business guidance articles.

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What is a franchise?

Read our expert guide to franchises – learn what a franchise is, how they work and what you need to know before you invest in one.

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Costs involved in buying a franchise

Ensure your new franchise business is a success with a thorough understanding of all the costs involved in buying and running a franchise.

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How to choose the right franchise for you

Buying a franchise is an easy way to start running your own business. Our guide will help you choose the right franchise that best suits your needs.

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How to run a successful franchise

Become a top performing business franchise owner with our top tips for ensuring your franchise is a sure-fire success.

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Franchise finance: How to fund your franchise

Using your own money to buy a franchise may be possible, but it’s likely you’ll need to find a franchise finance to get your successful franchise up and running.

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Learn about business loans

Discover everything you need to know about business loans with our guidance articles.

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How do I get a Start Up Loan?

Want to know how to apply for a start-up loan for your new business? Visit the Start Up Loans website for all the information you need.

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Secured vs unsecured business loans – which is best?

There's many ways to fund a new business - getting a small business loan can help. Here’s our guide to choosing either an unsecured loan or a secured loan.

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What documents do you need to apply for a business loan?

Looking to secure funding for your start-up? You'll need to supply these documents when starting the application process.

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Guide to self-employed loans

Self-employed and looking to finance your start-up? Explore our guide to loans for the self-employed and how you can choose the best loan for you.

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