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Finance
Cash flow, tax and funding for small firms: Making Tax Digital, late payment, R&D relief and the numbers that keep a business healthy.
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HMRC Rewrites Pension Relief-at-Source File Transfer Rules: What SME Employers Should Check
HMRC has revised its pension tax relief at source guidance. Here’s what the update means for SME payroll…
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Chaser Ranks 14 Order-to-Cash Platforms for 2026: What SMEs Should Take From It
Chaser has compared 14 order-to-cash software platforms for 2026. Here’s what the guide found, and what it means…
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Inflation Business Lending Squeeze: 4 Steps Swoop Funding Says SMEs Should Take Now
Inflation has risen again. Swoop Funding sets out four moves UK SMEs should make now to protect cash…
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Time Finance Agrees £55m Takeover by Ultimate Finance Parent: What It Means for SMEs Using Asset and Invoice Finance
Time Finance agrees a £55m takeover by Ultimate Finance’s parent. Here is what the deal means for SMEs…
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Flagstone Adds US Dollar and Euro SME Savings Accounts: What It Means for Firms Holding Foreign Currency
Flagstone adds US dollar and euro SME savings accounts. Here is what it means for UK firms holding…
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Countingup and Griffin Now Power MoneySuperMarket Business Banking: What SMEs Should Know
MoneySuperMarket business banking now offers UK SMEs a new current account powered by Countingup and Griffin fintech firms.
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Recognise Bank Launches Five-Year Fixed Commercial Mortgage: What It Means for SMEs Buying Premises
Recognise Bank’s new five-year fixed commercial mortgage offers SMEs predictable monthly payments when buying business premises, regardless of…
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How to Close a Business Bank Account in the UK: Steps, Timing and What to Check First
Learn how to close a business bank account in the UK: the steps, timing, fees and what to…
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Xero’s New Auto Bank Reconciliation: What Changes for Small Business Bookkeeping
Discover how Xero’s Auto Bank Reconciliation feature automates matching transactions, saving small business owners hours on weekly bookkeeping…
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The Real Cost of a Failed Card Payment: What UK Small Businesses Can Do to Cut Losses
The real cost of a failed card payment for UK small businesses, plus practical tools and tactics to…
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How to Refinance a Commercial Property: A Practical Guide for UK Small Businesses
Learn how to refinance a commercial property in the UK: costs, lenders like Allica Bank, timelines and a…
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Year One of MTD for Income Tax: What Sole Traders and Landlords Must Do Now
Prepare for MTD for Income Tax from April 2026: learn what sole traders and landlords must do, including…
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Bank of England Tests Two Digital Currencies for SME Trade Finance: What It Means for Importers
Bank of England tests digital currencies to speed up SME trade finance, potentially cutting costs and settlement times…
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How Much Do UK Small Business Owners Actually Make? Real Numbers for 2026
Most established UK owner-managers take home £30,000 to £55,000 a year, while many first-year founders earn under £18,000.…
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Best Payroll Software for UK Small Businesses in 2026: Compared and Costed
Compare the best UK small business software for payroll, including BrightPay, Sage, Xero and QuickBooks, with realistic costs…
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Funding Circle Lands £500m From Castlelake to Fund More SME Loans
Funding Circle secures £500m from Castlelake to increase SME loans and boost approval capacity for small businesses seeking…