With so many small business funding options out there and numerous providers, how do you choose the right option and how do you ensure you’re getting the best value from your lender? Find out in this guide. Types of small business funding There are a range of funding options available…
For any business with aspirations to grow, a healthy cash flow is crucial. However, often – through no fault of their own – getting access to the sort of cash that’s required to take the business to the next level can be tricky. Late payments are often a cause of…
So, you’ve decided that leasing is the right way to go for your business, which will enable you to make important equipment purchases to keep up with demand while maintaining healthy cash flow. But which leasing company should you place your trust in? A Google search for ‘equipment leasing companies’…
There’s no denying that we’re living in uncertain times right now, and you’d be forgiven for taking a risk-averse approach to business strategy. An increasing number of SMEs are shunning external finance, preferring to remain self-funded through retained profits. In a survey conducted around the time of the EU Referendum,…
For business owners, the turn of a new year brings optimism and opportunity. In a survey by the Royal Mail at the start of 2019, seven in ten UK SME retailers expressed confidence that their sales will increase over the next 12 months. But, for growth to be a realistic…
Investing in new equipment can be expensive for SMEs and startup companies. But there are numerous business finance solutions available to business owners for funding vital assets. One of those options available is leasing.
Competition for talent in the UK has hit “record levels” in the past few years, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. The professional body for HR and people development says that organisations need to position themselves as an “employer of choice” – but many companies seem to…
In business, cash is king. Your business might be doing well and, in the next six to twelve months, you might be expecting to bring in increased revenue and profit. However, if there isn’t enough cash flow to cover company expenses, those potential earnings may not be felt.
If you can’t beat them, join them, as they say. That’s the view many businesses are having to take as industry disruptors enter the market, armed with technology, to win over their customers.
