Stuart Lawson

84% of businesses plan to apply for funding in 2023 – we find out why

Despite significant ongoing challenges, this year is also set to bring new growth opportunities for businesses. In fact, 84% of businesses who took part in a recent Funding Options survey said they are looking to secure funding in 2023. Find out how different sectors are planning to spend their funding this year, and how you can secure business finance to fund your own plans.

22 Mar 2023

How to do bookkeeping: for small businesses and the self-employed

So, your business venture is well and truly off the ground and you’re beginning to see an increase in transactions. While it’s important to keep the momentum going, you’ll also need to have a robust bookkeeping system in place. Let’s take a closer look at the ins and outs of bookkeeping, and explore how a combination of bookkeeping and accounting can help your business to thrive.

7 Mar 2023

5 ways to 'spring clean' your business

With the official start of spring just around the corner (it’s 20 March, in case you’d forgotten), why not start thinking about how you could give your business the spring clean it needs? The longer days and warming weather gives everyone a much needed energy boost: here are some ways you could channel some of this extra drive into refreshing your business.

14 Feb 2023

Debt structure definition

If you're looking for a debt structure definition, you've come to the right place. Find out what it means and explore different structured debt products.

Merchant cash advance

Business owners looking for an instant cash injection can secure a merchant cash advance, and repay it as a fixed percentage of monthly card sales.

What is crowdfunding?

Crowdfunding is a way for businesses to raise money. But what is crowdfunding, and how does it compare to other funding types?