Finance
Most businesses need access to finance at some stage – either to get started or to help the business grow. Here we look at the most common sources of funding.
Key Guides
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How do you get a mortgage if you’re self-employed?
Here’s what you need to do to give your mortgage application the best chance of succeeding – whether you’re a sole trader, or running your own limited company.
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How to set up a pension when you’re self-employed
Everything you need to know about setting up a pension when you’re self-employed – whether you’re a sole trader, or running your own limited company.
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5 ways to instantly improve your cash flow
Cash flow is the most important thing in your business – more important even than profit. If you imagine cash to be the blood cells of a business, then cash flow is the flow of…
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How to choose the best sole trader bank account
There’s no rule that says you must open a separate business bank account when you start working as a sole trader. In theory, you could use your personal bank account to receive client payments, pay…
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How to prevent your business from running out of money
There are several different measurements that will provide you with insights into the health of your business. Profit is certainly one of them. However, even the world’s most profitable enterprises can experience financial difficulty if…
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What to do when a client refuses to pay or can’t pay
If you’ve got a business headache right now, there’s a pretty good chance it’s to do with clients owing you money. It’s almost as if the current economic shutdown (late 2020) has become a prime…