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A simple guide to asset finance

Confused about asset finance? Our easy to understand guide outlines the basics.

Confused about asset finance? Our easy to understand guide outlines the basics.

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The best accounting software apps for business

We explain how accounting software can help make tax returns and managing finances easier for the self-employed and small business owners.

We explain how accounting software can help make tax returns and managing finances easier for the self-employed and small business owners.

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The best UK card machine and online payment services 2023

Payments made in cash now only account for 23% of all total payments made in the UK. Find out more about how your business could accept card payments with a low cost and easy to use card machine for payments instore or how to accept payments online.

Find out more about how your business could accept card payments with a low cost and easy to use card machine for payments instore and online.

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How does being self-employed impact your finances?

What you need to know about how being self-employed can impact your finances.

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Take out a commercial property mortgage or rent?

Buying a commercial property is a big step for your business. To do this, it's likely you'll need a commercial mortgage to finance the purchase. Read our guide to find out more about commercial mortgages.

Buying a commercial property is a big step for your business, and you may need a commercial mortgage to finance the purchase. Read our guide to find out more.

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Vehicle breakdown cover for businesses

Breakdown cover makes sure that if your business vehicles break down, they can get back on the road as quickly as possible. Compare the best business breakdown policies in our guide.

Breakdown cover makes sure that if your business vehicles break down, they can get back on the road as quickly as possible.

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Marketing software, website and ecommerce services for small businesses

Small businesses can also benefit from using software to help them promote their business more effectively. We explain and compare some of the options in our guide.

Small businesses can also benefit from using software to help them promote their business more effectively.

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How does an agricultural mortgage work?

An agricultural mortgage is a type of commercial mortgage that’s specifically designed for farms, agricultural businesses and equestrian properties where residential mortgages are inadequate. We explain more about how to get an agricultural mortgage.

An agricultural mortgage is a type of commercial mortgage that’s specifically designed for farms,

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The best UK card machine and online payment services 2023

Payments made in cash now only account for 23% of all total payments made in the UK. Find out more about how your business could accept card payments with a low cost and easy to use card machine for payments instore or how to accept payments online.

Find out more about how your business could accept card payments with a low cost and easy to use card machine for payments instore and online.

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Public liability insurance

Employers’ liability insurance covers the compensation and legal costs should you be held liable for an employee’s illness or injury.

Employers’ liability insurance covers the compensation and legal costs should you be held liable for an employee’s illness or injury.

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Vehicle breakdown cover for businesses

Breakdown cover makes sure that if your business vehicles break down, they can get back on the road as quickly as possible. Compare the best business breakdown policies in our guide.

Breakdown cover makes sure that if your business vehicles break down, they can get back on the road as quickly as possible.

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Professional indemnity insurance

Professional indemnity insurance offers protection against claims of negligence and the financial loss that could result from it.

Professional indemnity insurance offers protection against claims of negligence and the financial loss that could result from it.

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Employers' Liability Insurance

If your business has employees, it is your responsibility – as an employer – to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of your staff. Yet no matter how careful you are and how much you put employees’ safety first, sometimes accidents happen, and that’s where employers’ liability insurance comes in

If your business has employees, it is your responsibility – as an employer – to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of your staff.

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What is relevant life insurance and who can use it?

For many businesses, it is key to offer perks to their job listings to attract the best possible applicants. One of these benefits some businesses provide is relevant life insurance for their employees. Below we have explained how relevant life cover works, and which businesses could use it.

In this article we have explained how relevant life cover works, and which businesses could use it.

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Business vehicle insurance explained

For many businesses, it is key to offer perks to their job listings to attract the best possible applicants. One of these benefits some businesses provide is relevant life insurance for their employees. Below we have explained how relevant life cover works, and which businesses could use it.

In this article we have explained how relevant life cover works, and which businesses could use it.

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What is shareholder protection insurance and how does it protect your business?

The loss of a key shareholder in a company, whether big, medium or small, can have a ripple impact on its day-to-day running activities. This is why taking out a shareholder protection insurance can help mitigate some of these effects.

The loss of a key shareholder in a company can have an impact. This is why taking out a shareholder protection insurance can mitigate these effects.

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How to get a commercial bridging loan

A commercial bridging loan is a short-term loan secured on a commercial property. Those taking a commercial bridging loan need to have a clear strategy to repay the loan when it is due. Read our guide to find out more about commercial bridging loans.

Those taking a commercial bridging loan need to have a clear strategy to repay the loan when it is due. Read our guide to find out more about bridging loans.

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What is keyperson insurance and how does it protect your business?

Keyperson insurance can be a vital safety net for your business. Not only does it provide businesses with cover during turbulent times, but it can also give their owners with a peace of mind. Below we have explained what this insurance is, and how it can protect your business. 

In this guide we have explained what keyperson insurance is, and how it can protect your business through turbulent times.

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UK inflation explained - and how to deal with it

Whether you are looking to invest for your future, save for retirement, or find your perfect mortgage you have probably come across a term called inflation. With its widening effect, it is important to understand what inflation is, why it is necessary, and how it affects the economy.

Whether you are looking to invest for your future, save for retirement, or find your perfect mortgage you have probably come across a term called inflation.

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How savings can create peace of mind for your business

Britain’s economy has faced unprecedented challenges over the past two years. As the country starts to recover from the pandemic, consumers are feeling the impact of higher cost of living as a result of rising energy prices and wider inflationary pressures.

Shawbrook bank explain the benefits that business savings can bring to companied and individuals alike.

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How to finance business expansion

Looking to take your SME to the next level? Great! Though chances are it could take some extra cash to get your growth plans off the ground, so here’s everything you need to know about funding business expansion.

Looking to take your SME to the next level? Here’s everything you need to know about funding business expansion.

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How to finance buying a business

What if, instead of having to start from the ground up, you could take on an already established business and make it your own? Buying a business can be a great way to turn your dream into reality, so here’s everything you need to know about financing one.

Buying a business can be a great way to turn your dream into reality, so here’s everything you need to know about financing one.

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How to choose the right commercial finance broker

Finding the right commercial finance broker can be the key to transforming your business’ prospects, giving you access to the funding you need to catapult your company to the next level. Here’s how to choose the right one.

Finding the right commercial finance broker can be the key to transforming your business’ prospects, giving you access to the funding you need.

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How to sell a business

If you’ve decided to sell your small business, you need to put a plan in place to facilitate your exit. The preparation stage can take a number of months. We explain more in our guide to selling a business.

If you’ve decided to sell your small business, you need to put a plan in place to facilitate your exit.

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What is a VAT loan?

A VAT loan is used to pay the quarterly VAT bill of VAT registered businesses. Find out how to smooth your cashflow using a VAT loan.

A VAT loan is used to pay the quarterly VAT bill of VAT registered businesses. Find out how to smooth your cashflow using a VAT loan.

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Marketing software, website and ecommerce services for small businesses

Small businesses can also benefit from using software to help them promote their business more effectively. We explain and compare some of the options in our guide.

Small businesses can also benefit from using software to help them promote their business more effectively.

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Do I need payroll software for my business?

Payroll is a core part of your business, and with the best software at your disposal, you may not need to outsource. Our easy to understand guide explains.

Payroll is a core part of your business, and with the best software at your disposal, you may not need to outsource. Our easy to understand guide explains.

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How does an agricultural mortgage work?

An agricultural mortgage is a type of commercial mortgage that’s specifically designed for farms, agricultural businesses and equestrian properties where residential mortgages are inadequate. We explain more about how to get an agricultural mortgage.

An agricultural mortgage is a type of commercial mortgage that’s specifically designed for farms,

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The best accounting software apps for business

We explain how accounting software can help make tax returns and managing finances easier for the self-employed and small business owners.

We explain how accounting software can help make tax returns and managing finances easier for the self-employed and small business owners.

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A simple guide to asset finance

Confused about asset finance? Our easy to understand guide outlines the basics.

Confused about asset finance? Our easy to understand guide outlines the basics.

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Opening a business bank account if you have a bad credit score

Having a less than spotless credit score can have serious effects on your ability to access a number of financial services. In addition, depending upon the severity of your credit rating, you could find that some providers will be unwilling to take you on if you apply for a business account.

Having a less than spotless credit score can have serious effects on your ability to access a number of financial services. Read our guide to find out more.

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Business finance glossary

If you are new to the world of business finance, then some of the terms used can be mystifying. That's why we've put together this simple glossary of the most common business finance terms you are likely to encounter.

If you are new to the world of business finance, then some of the terms can be mystifying. We've put together a glossary of the most common business terms.

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Five different ways to use a bridging loan

The most commonly known reason to get a bridging loan is to fund the purchase of another property while you are still selling your existing one.

The most commonly known reason to get a bridging loan is to fund the purchase of another property while you are still selling your existing one.

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How do bridging loans differ from commercial mortgages?

While bridging loans and commercial mortgages are both loans that are secured against property, they have a number of differences. Our helpful guide explains everything you need to know.

While bridging loans and commercial mortgages are both loans that are secured against property, they have a number of differences. Our guide exlplains more.

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How does being self-employed impact your finances?

What you need to know about how being self-employed can impact your finances.

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Take out a commercial property mortgage or rent?

Buying a commercial property is a big step for your business. To do this, it's likely you'll need a commercial mortgage to finance the purchase. Read our guide to find out more about commercial mortgages.

Buying a commercial property is a big step for your business, and you may need a commercial mortgage to finance the purchase. Read our guide to find out more.

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