Finances

Money in all its forms is key to every small business. Without effectively managing your business finances and accessing sufficient cash to plough into your company operations, you’ll struggle to achieve success. 

This section of BusinessZone.co.uk offers practical advice on the financial issues that matter. Subjects covered include business grants and funding, cashflow management, small business tax issues and loans and insurance.

Emergency Budget 2010: Small business round-up

2010-06-22 17:43 - 1336 reads
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A round up of the key small business measures included in George Osborne's Emergency Budget.

Emergency Budget 2010: VAT rise is a no-brainer, says entrepreneur

2010-06-22 15:15 - 1369 reads
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The 2.5% increase in VAT is a move which had to happen, entrepreneur Charlie Mullins has claimed.

Time could be up for tax payment deferral scheme

2010-06-18 10:25 - 816 reads
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The 'Time to Pay' scheme, set up by the last government to allow businesses hit by the recession to delay payment of tax, may be abolished in next week's Budget.

Tough Emergency Budget ahead as OBR slashes economic growth predictions

2010-06-14 10:55 - 831 reads
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The Office for Budget Responsibility has slashed official growth forecasts for next year, teeing up an even tougher emergency Budget next week.

Going it alone: Expert guides for start-ups

2010-06-11 16:36 - 907 reads
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Starting your own business is not a decision to be made lightly, and it often leaves you with more questions than answers. To help, Barclays has published some useful guides.

Recession? What recession?, say UK social enterprises

2010-06-11 15:23 - 1071 reads
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The UK's most socially conscious businesses have bucked the recession and achieved strong growth, new figures reveal.
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How to get a good price when selling your business

2010-06-11 10:00 - 943 reads
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How can entrepreneurs guarantee the best price for their business when it comes to selling? Exit strategy specialists Ian Gibbon and Chris Wilks outline the required mindsets.

LIVE EVENT: Perfect your pitch with Doug Richard

2010-06-02 11:26 - 980 reads
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In association with The Pitch 2010, watch live online as former Dragons' Den panellist Doug Richard offers expert instruction on how to pitch your business.

UK online workspace start-up secures $10m funding

2010-05-18 05:02 - 1250 reads
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British start-up business Huddle, which creates workspaces for individuals to collaborate on projects via the internet, has raised $10.2m in equity investment.

New government set to deliver Emergency Budget

2010-05-12 12:47 - 1288 reads
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Britain's new chancellor George Osborne will unveil an Emergency Budget within the next 50 days.
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