Access to finance is key to getting SMEs exporting Brexit may have been delayed but one thing that isn’t slowing down is UK exports. The latest industrial trends survey published by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) this month revealed that export orders remain above the long-run average. But while big businesses are reaping the benefits of exporting, small and medium-sized firms are being [...]
How to take the headache out of paying your small business tax bill The self-assessment tax deadline is tomorrow, and it isn’t just individual taxpayers feeling the heat. Many small businesses, particularly those structured as limited liability partnerships, will also need to file their tax returns and make payments to HMRC. Tax – whether corporation tax, business rates or VAT – can be a tricky issue for SMEs. We [...]
How small businesses can overcome the challenges of financing growth If a business has the right product or idea, whatever the uncertainties resulting from the Brexit vote, it’s as good a time to grow as any. But there are some very significant challenges that come with hiring more staff, entering new markets, taking on new customers, or launching a new product or service – not least in [...]