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How do you qualify for a small business loan?

Top tips on how to qualify for a small business loan Looking to see if you qualify for a small business loan? Read our guide to help you understand how to qualify for a small business loan. Applying for a business loan can be slightly daunting. There are so many

Van Security Tips

Van security tips – How to secure your van & its contents

Van security should not be taken lightly. With an alarming amount of vans being targeted by thieves, it’s imperative that you ensure all security measures have been taken to protect your van and its contents. Research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) found that 51% of builders in the

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Relying on invoices being paid on time to keep a healthy cash flow? Find out how you could release up to 100% of unpaid invoices with a quick turnaround in under 2 days. Whether it's £5,000 or £1 million, invoice finance could be what you've been looking for Learn how

Top tips on helping your SME save money by making simple changes

Our top tips on how your SME business can save money Business owners often find that operating costs and overheads creep upwards and it’s not until you start to notice the pinch on cashflow that you take a step back and look at what’s costing you so much. It’s easy

Managing Stock Levels at Christmas

Managing stock levels at Christmas for small businesses

Frustrated managing stock levels at Christmas for your small business? Managing stock levels at Christmas can appear to be an unforgiving job. Faced with the possibility of having too much stock left over or too little on fast moving lines can become quite concerning. Christmas is an opportunity for your

Black Friday vs Cyber Monday What is the Difference?

Black Friday vs Cyber Monday what’s the difference?

Black Friday vs Cyber Monday What’s the Difference? A question that’s often raised, Black Friday vs Cyber Monday – what is the difference? As a small business owner, these huge sales calendar events can be a little daunting. It’s difficult to know whether or not to participate in such events,

International Women's Day

International women’s day: 5 entrepreneurs give their advice

It’s international women’s day! Around 1.2 million UK small and medium sized businesses are currently led by women according to government statistics. It is estimated that in the UK women-led SMEs contribute about £75 billion to our economy. To celebrate we’ve put together some tips from 4 successful business women:

Here's why your business should listen to customers

Travel operator Thomas Cook hit the headlines last month when bosses announced a new booking system for tourists wanting to reserve sunbeds. It’s in response to the numerous complaints that travel firms receive from customers whose relaxation plans are foiled by early birds reserving places with towels and personal belongings.

The small businesses helping customers keep their New Year’s resolutions

A third of Brits make New Year’s resolutions every year but how many actually keep them? A study by Bupa found 80 per cent had given up on their promises by the end of March! Here’s a selection of small businesses helping us keep our New Year’s resolutions all year

What does the New Year hold for small business owners?

The number of small and medium sized businesses in the UK has grown by almost 200,000 in the last year to reach 5.7 million according to new government estimates. UK SMEs are contributing over half the turnover for private sector businesses and employ 15.7 million people. So, what does the

Halloween: what frightens small business owners?

It’s that time of year when pumpkins sprout up outside houses and kids take delight in dressing up. This Halloween we look at what frightens small business owners. Lack of finance The struggle to find finance to sustain and grow their business is one of the biggest fears of small

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Commercial mortgage Did you know that you may be able to borrow up to 100% of the purchase price of a property with a commercial mortgage? Buy-to-let and commercial properties are covered either singularly or as part of a portfolio... Learn how

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