finance

  1. builds.co

    Funding scheme for IT startups

    Is there any funding scheme from the government or private funds for startups (IT category)?
  2. UKBF Talks How To Raise External Finance For Your Business

    UKBF Talks How To Raise External Finance For Your Business

    Save Your Place At UKBF's Next Webinar! UKBF Talks How To Raise External Finance For Your Business on Tuesday, 29 November at 11am will be headlined by our special guest, David Frodsham, and facilitated by UKBF's Jacob Collins-Brown. David is a former tech CEO turned advisor and is Managing...
  3. SSG

    Simply Service Group & Simply Adverse

    Simply Service Group is an FCA regulated company delivering bespoke financial advice and mortgage broker services to clients across the UK. Our 5-star rated businesses work in partnership with major lenders to provide a comprehensive package of services focused on producing the best results for...
  4. A guide to attracting and recruiting minimum wage workers

    A guide to attracting and recruiting minimum wage workers

    You can offer a lot of perks to attract new employees – gym memberships, flexible working, extra annual leave – but money will always be important for new staff. As a rule of thumb, you should always try to offer your employees a decent wage. It encourages them to stay, makes them feel...
  5. How to talk to staff about pay cuts or reductions in hours

    How to talk to staff about pay cuts or reductions in hours

    Talking to staff about cutting their pay or working hours can be tough at the best of times. But with these HR-informed strategies, you can help to avoid conflict and stay within the law. As the UK teeters on the brink of a recession and consumer spending is dented by the cost of living crisis...
  6. M

    International payment account

    Hi I am just starting up and after some advice if possible! I initially did not think I needed to make international payments but have now realised I will. Therefore I am starting to look at my current business banks fees etc for international payments. I decided to look around and came across...
  7. F

    Becoming an Independent Mortgage Advisor

    I currently work c. 20-25 hours per week running a small fully remote/WFH accountancy and tax advisory practice with the help of couple employees and several sub-contractors. Happy with income it brings and aiming to delegate more day to day work to employees while I concentrate on technical and...
  8. Financial planning: Unlock your business growth goals

    Financial planning: Unlock your business growth goals

    Once a business is established and making profit, many founders will spend a lot of time thinking about growth. If this sounds like you, it’s time to get your financial planning sorted. If your business feels like it's starting to outgrow its current operation and you’re ready to expand and...
  9. Is cash a thing of the past – or essential to UK business?

    Is cash a thing of the past – or essential to UK business?

    Cash usage has been declining for many years as people increasingly opt for the convenience of payment technology – but does this mean the UK is heading towards a cashless society? The cash landscape in the UK is changing rapidly. Stats from the Bank of England show that transactional cash use...
  10. Under pressure: 10 tips to improve your supplier price negotiations

    Under pressure: 10 tips to improve your supplier price negotiations

    When suppliers raise their prices, it can strike panic into the hearts of business owners. But fear not, here are 10 tips to help you to renegotiate with suppliers when you’re under price pressure. As inflation soars to a 40-year high and energy prices skyrocket, many business owners are facing...
  11. How to choose a financial service for a business: a 10-step checklist

    How to choose a financial service for a business: a 10-step checklist

    Fintech companies have been around for some time, but many people still don’t understand what they are and what they do. Financial services, often viewed as challengers to traditional banks, are platforms that offer online services that streamline the process. These financial services usually...
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    Advance to someone on commission?

    I have someone who works on a contractual commission only basis (not employee) based in Asia for sales who has asked for the second time recently for an advance. There is no doubt they won’t deliver, but I’m concerned giving advance payments isn’t a habit I want to get into. They are asking due...
  13. D

    Start up grants

    Hi everyone, I've recently started the process of starting my own business. I've qualified as a bus driver along with my CPC qualification, im wanting to venture out to starting my own mini bus hire for parties/airport transfers etc. Im looking to start up as soon as possible but it's funding...
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  14. Sarbo

    Market research into cross-border commerce costs for UK businesses

    Hello all, I am working as a consultant for an e-money distributor that is looking to understand the cost structures for UK businesses that send and receive money to and from overseas suppliers and customers. This is therefore a question to any and all UK-based small-business owners who would...
  15. Paige_M

    Best Payroll Software/Company for Small Business

    Good Morning, We are currently starting a new business, at the moment it is only 2 of us who needs to go on the books with the hope of that number growing. I was just wondering, what would be the best Payroll Software for something this small? And if it could be easy to use, that would be...
  16. S

    Taking out personal finance to buy a business expense

    Hi all. I need to buy a camera for my limited company. Although the company can afford it outright I want to get it and pay for it over the course of 12 months on a 0% finance agreement. As the company is relatively new (2/3 years old) I don't think I can get it by applying in the companies...
  17. Six ways to manage cash flow during difficult times

    Six ways to manage cash flow during difficult times

    Rising costs are a real concern for small businesses at the moment, and many business owners are looking at ways to better manage cash flow in the short term. Every business experiences financial highs and lows, but with the right foresight and planning, these shouldn’t catch you off guard...
  18. H

    My small takeaway is live in a week. Please help with some advice

    Hello, I ll start apologizing about any grammar mistakes I might make. This coming weekend I’ll start taking orders for my small takeaway - grill focused(ribs,steaks etc)I do have a question for someone who was in my shoes and worked with Just eat, Uber. Etc… I’ll state some numbers and if you...
  19. Raising finance webinar: Why you need a plan and a purpose

    Raising finance webinar: Why you need a plan and a purpose

    What are the different types of business funding and what’s most suitable at each stage of your startup’s growth? Small business funding expert Mark Jones answered your most common questions in our raising finance webinar. Mark Jones, CEO of Fit Out Finance and UKBF regular, brought over 30...
  20. S

    Grey area between work trip and holiday

    Hello all, To provide some context I am an author and also run a small limited company that publishes the books I write. I have published multiple titles most of which have been best sellers in there genre, we have a positive cash flow and good turnover. I have been on TV/radio multiple times...
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