Finance

A recent survey has found that small businesses spend an average 130 hours each year chasing late payments, and wait 30 days beyond the contractually agreed terms before payment is actually received.

For many small employers, providing a workplace pension, because of Automatic Enrolment, will be brand new territory. With a wide range of providers to choose from, where do you begin?…

When people talk about ‘gearing’ in a business, they are usually referring to one of two types; Financial gearing Operational gearing Here's a guide to what gearing is, and how…

One of the biggest obstacles to growth for start-up businesses is investment. Investors are often reluctant to commit their money to a new business with a promising idea but no track record of success.

Fortunately the Government lent a helping hand in 2012, and introduced the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) to help smaller, riskier companies attract investors willing to take a punt on a bright idea becoming a successful business.

If you’re looking to raise money, from either a bank loan or outside investors, a cash flow will be one of the financial forecasts that you will need to produce for prospective lenders and investors.

With late payment problems a constant burden for small business owners, we look at the most common delaying tactics used by customers, and how you can overcome these late payment…

If you need more finance to grow your business, there are a number of options to consider. You could turn to your own personal savings, ask family members for help,…

Here are some of the best options potentially available to you if your company is facing a financial squeeze and is running out of cash, along with some ideas on…