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Rising Energy Costs Cause 1 in 4 Small Businesses to Fear Closure

According to YouGov research (commissioned by Meta and published in an article by SmallBusiness.co.uk), rising energy costs are causing just over a quarter (27%) of small businesses to fear closure. YouGov’s research also shows that under half (42%) of small businesses are addressing this issue as a top priority. At

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Business Cash Flow Guide

Managing cash flow is one of the most important aspects of running a business. Whether your business is a startup or a larger business with significant cash reserves, having a strong understanding of your finances is vital to the success of your business. In this guide, we cover everything you

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Business Debt Management Guide

Risk is a natural part of running a business, and with risk, debt can become a reality, necessitating a business debt management plan. In this guide, we explore business debt management and what you can do to prepare for and tackle a variety of situations, including whether you should consider

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Bridging loans Find out how you can raise capital with a bridging loan. Depending on the use and criteria, rates currently start from 0.65% per month and for a term of usually up to 12 months... Learn how

7 Ways Invoice Finance Can Benefit Your Business

Invoice finance can be a great way to improve the financial situation of your business. It allows you to unlock funds caught up in unpaid invoices for a fee paid to an invoice financing company. We’ve put together a list of 7 ways invoice finance can benefit your business. As

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What Hunt's Mini-Mini-Budget U-Turn Means for Small Business

What Jeremy Hunt’s Mini-Budget U-Turn Means for Small Business

Since becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer on 14th October, it’s been clear that Jeremy Hunt was going to make a lot of changes to Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget. Only a few days after taking office, we had a clearer understanding of his plans, including spending cuts. But what changes has Jeremy

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UK Government Spending on SMEs Decreases

A recent British Chamber of Commerce press release states that only one in five pounds of direct Government public procurement spending is awarded to SMEs. But does this mean that UK Government spending on SMEs has decreased? What can your small business do to maintain your funding as your business

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Does FinTech matter to small businesses?

FinTech is still considered an industry buzzword by sceptics, but in a short few years, some of the FinTech innovations that were once considered groundbreaking are now commonplace. In fact, according to recent research by City A.M, Britain is significantly ahead of other Europeans in embracing digital banking. The brilliant

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Why aren’t small businesses using open banking?

AltFi’s Open Banking State of the Market Report 2022 shows that there’s a notable split between consumers and small businesses using open banking. The report shows that consumers make up 86% of open banking users and small businesses only make up 14% of users. But why is this the case

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How to maximise your savings with the Energy Bill Relief Scheme

The UK Government has announced the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, designed to help UK businesses combat rising energy prices by discounting energy bills. The scheme could save companies a lot of money, but to take advantage of it, you should act soon, as the scheme comes into effect on 1st

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Our Top 10 Business Energy Saving Tips

With Liz Truss set to cut energy bills for millions, it’s not just individuals that will breathe a sigh of relief, businesses across the UK will benefit too. Even with the Prime Minister’s plan to reduce the cost of energy, considering how to reduce your energy usage is still a

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Development finance Discover how you can access development finance with rates as low as 4.5%. No matter how big or small your project the perfect deal could be waiting for you... Learn how