If your bank turned down your application for a small business loans, they are legally obligated to refer you to an alternative provider under the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015
Category: Finance
Financial advice for owners and managers of small and medium sized business SMEs in the UK All your tax, borrowing and administration advice
5 books everyone should read before they start trading
It is of the utmost importance that you educate yourself before you start trading, regardless if your goal is to become a professional day trader or a long-term stock investor.
Diversify your portfolio with these 5 investments
As many will be well aware, diversifying your portfolio is an essential way to ensure the safety of your investments and reduce the inherent risks attached to purchasing stocks in companies across related industries.
How crowdfunding is heralding in an era of ‘New Power’ in business
Crowdfunding is having a profound effect on business. So much so that I believe that by 2030 all good ideas will be incubated through crowdfunding
Is company liquidation a viable solution for enterprises going into insolvency?
If after a difficult period and numerous failed recurrence attempts, you have concluded that there’s no other option for your business than declaring insolvency, you may be currently researching the best methods of dealing with this situation.
Businesses get go ahead to proceed with granting share options
Businesses can continue to grant share options through the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme, safe in the knowledge that current tax advantages still apply, according to share incentives specialists at accountancy firm, Menzies LLP.
Insider tips for filing R&D tax claims without a hitch
The UK government has rolled out an R&D tax credit scheme to encourage the private sector to invest in innovation. If your company is eligible to file a claim, then here are some tips to make the process less complicated.
It’s not too late: Get your finances in shape
ICAEW and National Black Women’s Network have created a Guide to Financial Fitness in Business, to provide start-up businesses with the basics of financial awareness.
UK SMEs should do five things to ensure that they grow sustainably in 2018
AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) is calling on UK SMEs to do five key things to help deliver sustainable growth this financial year.
Top tips for small businesses under investigation by HMRC
Following HMRC’s disclosure that one in ten small businesses is under investigation in an attempt to get back the tax is failed to collect in 2015-2016, ICAEW has issued some advice to businesses who may be under scrutiny.
The best ways to manage business finances
When it comes to running a business, there is so much to consider that often keeping on top of money matters can be a tricky task.
The importance of banking & financial services to SMEs
If you have a business with enough capital and liquidity, do you still need banking or other financial services?
5 Lessons all day traders should know before trading in cryptocurrency
You’d have to be living under a rock to avoid hearing about cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum and their value explosion.
Does your business regularly experience cash flow issues?
As a small business owner, life can be very tough and challenging in many ways. While running your own business is exciting and can be rewarding, there are various hurdles that you have to overcome and many of these relate to finances.
When it might be time to consider issuing bonds
Companies have many different ways of raising money when they need it. Common among these are the issuance of stock to the public or going to a bank for a loan
