More than half of UK self-employed and small businesses are dodging the high street banks because of high fees and mounting paperwork according to a survey by APS (Advanced Payment Solutions).

As well-known as it is, women are usually less well paid compared to men and that is normally because of their different job roles.

It’s easy to get caught up fixing the printer or shortlisting for new recruits, however, research has highlighted that these administration tasks add up within SMEs taking the focus away from core business activities.

According to the latest Government estimates, SMEs are owed £26 billion in late payments and spend an average of £10.8 billion every year trying to recover overdue payments. It may come as no surprise then that increasing numbers of businesses are choosing to use invoice finance to ensure regular income

Is the threat of a cyber-attack on your business keeping you awake at night? SMEs can now access up to £5,000 for cyber security through a brand new scheme that’s been announced by the Government. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport have launched a host of support measures aimed at

Whilst larger SME’s (over 50 employees and/or over £10m turnover) are finding access to credit is improving, business loans from high street banks are potentially on the decline for small and micro businesses. The first financial quarter of 2015 revealed that an estimated £1.36 billion worth of applications made by