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Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces plan to revive UK economy

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic the UK economy has slumped, with many businesses feeling the impact of the lockdown. Today the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced a variety of measures which are designed to boost the economy, by protecting, supporting and creating new jobs. To help you understand what

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10 Best Card Machines For Small Businesses

More customers are choosing to pay by card than ever before and we are gradually becoming a cashless society. The rise in the number of people using cards, especially for contactless payments has led to a larger choice of card machines. In the past, businesses had to use large chip

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Startup business to do list

If you have a great idea and are in the process of starting a business, there are many things to do to get your business off the ground. To help your business get off to a great start we have compiled this useful startup checklist. 1. Define your unique selling

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Home broadband vs business internet connectivity

If you run a small business or have a home office, you may be wondering whether you need a business broadband package or standard home broadband. There are a few key differences between the two package types, which can impact which option you may need. To help you decide which

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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

Why is a business plan important?

A business plan is an important document for every business. An effective business plan should outline the objectives of the business and the strategies required to help the business succeed in its goals, creating a detailed road map. A good business plan will confirm your business idea and purpose, making

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Online Shopping Trends – Lockdown Edition

A couple of months ago, we created the eCommerce 100, our ranking of the top 100 online brands in the country, based on factors such as search volume and social following. However, a lot has changed in the world in that short time, with the coronavirus outbreak drastically changing our

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Small business grants available now

If your small business is looking to increase cash flow, there are a variety of business grants available within the UK. These grants are available to a range of industries to help business owners grow and explore new opportunities. To help you find grant funding for your business, we have

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The UK Retail Report: Covid-19 Impact

The world is seeing a new way of living. We are all staying indoors, isolated and learning to adapt to new routines. While many areas of ‘normal’ living have majorly shifted, one has seen a hugely dramatic change – retail. Using March data from ONS, we have delved into the

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Managing business debt, what are your options?

Risk is a natural part of running a business, unfortunately in many cases this can lead to debt. It is often impossible to plan for a downturn in business, a recession or even a pandemic, sometimes debt is inevitable. For many businesses, borrowing cash can help boost income or fund

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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

Will the Bounce Back Loan Scheme help small businesses survive?

After growing pressure from small business owners and fears that up to one in five SME’s could be forced to permanently close due to Coronavirus, the Chancellor has unveiled a 100% Government Underwritten loan scheme designed for the UK’s smallest and most vulnerable businesses. Research by The Small Business Academy,

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