From understanding business expenses as your team grows to accessing emergency funding, here are some expert guides to keep your business on the right track.
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There's a lot to think about when you're running a business, but these key guides selected by our experts can make things more efficient.
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Golden rules for managing your small business finances
Effective financial management is crucial to keeping your business on track. Here’s how to do it.
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Common cash flow problems and solutions
Learn more about some of the most common cash flow problems for businesses and the steps you can take to resolve them.
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VAT explained: what it is and how it works
It’s important to understand how to manage VAT for your small business and how to calculate your VAT return.
“Staying on top of your finances, managing cash flow, and understanding debt are vital. This gives you control over your business and helps you to make informed, practical and profitable decisions”
Meet small business owners
Case study
"I started making the brownies in 2019 and I made it my mission to create a delicious vegan recipe."
Cake or Death, a vegan bakery business, was founded by Katie Cross in 2019 and customers across the UK can’t get enough of its sweet treats.
Here, Katie reflects on the past six years and explains how a rejection from a famous bakery competition set her on the right path.
Budgeting fundamentals
Handling tax
Understanding cash flow
Expenses
Managing business finance
Debt and borrowing
Business support
Guides
VAT returns explained: complete guide for UK small businesses
Learn how to stay compliant with HMRC, file VAT returns accurately, avoid penalties and manage VAT with confidence using this practical guide.
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13 golden rules for managing your small business finances
Discover the key rules for managing your business finances to improve your chances of long-term success.
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Business expenses: what you can (and can’t) claim
Discover what counts as a business expense and how claiming such expenses can lower your tax bill.
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