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You've had your initial business idea and written a plan. But do you know WHY you're creating this business, or HOW youâll deliver your end product/service? What will the company's underlying purpose ...
When youâre a small business owner, sole trader or freelancer, asking for payment on overdue invoices can be a delicate matter. Without an accounts person or department, sometimes youâre trying to sec...
At the Red all businesses can have staff onsite, provided those staff and the business meet the operating guidelines for their sector at Red. But if a staff member tests positive for covid-19, shows s...
Changes have been made to the Small Business Cashflow Loans Scheme to increase the amount of funding available to eligible businesses through the introduction of a âtop upâ loan.
The top up loan will...
Landlords and suppliers can sometimes ask you for a personal guarantee on a contract.
Unfortunately, that could mean that if something goes wrong, you have put your house at risk. Here are a few ways...
Invoice fraud is on the rise, but you donât need to leave yourself vulnerable to scammers, E-invoicing is the secure way to send and receive invoices, backed by a government platform.
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The Small Business Cashflow Scheme is still going and your business could be eligible for an interest-free or low-interest loan, backed up by the Government. This could be a good way to get your busin...
Can you afford to become the Bank of Mum and Dad and help your child buy a house? There are plenty of ways to assist, from a gift to a loan to rent-free cohabitation â which one could be right for you...
Itâs tough to keep on top of everything when youâre running a small business â but now there are some brilliant apps to help. Here are five of our favourites.
Being a small business owner means being...
Depending on your industry, the holiday period can be a slow time of year for business. Despite a dip in cashflow you still need to meet your expenses.
Ensure your bases are covered before you clock ...
Do you have staff taking leave over Christmas? Are systems in place to make sure everyone gets what theyâre entitled to?
Even if someone else handles your payroll, you are responsible for making sure...
Projecting your cashflow pipeline forwards during a crisis is vital.
To be able to navigate the future path of your cashflow, you need to start forecasting â so you can map out your financial positio...