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Businesses selling goods or services overseas face risks when it comes to cash flow and receiving payment from buyers.

Research and Development (R&D) is when a business develops innovative products, services, or processes.

Starting a new business often requires capital – money that is used to help research your business idea, create a prototype product, or purchase equipment or machinery that your new business will use.

Explore the versatility of business loans in our guide. Learn why they're helpful for business growth and how to apply.

Explore our guide on business debt products including secured loans, unsecured loans, term debt, and revolving debt.

Asset finance is a financial product that allows a business to acquire an asset new to its organisation via leasing or hire purchase.

Making Tax Digital means businesses must use accounting software to manage their taxes. Learn how MTD works, how it affects businesses and how to register.

How do you know that you’re ready to take your business to the next level? This checklist is designed to help you understand what you need to do to prepare your business for investment.

Using a VAT loan is an increasingly common way to avoid HMRC fines and arrears payments - discover how one could help your smaller business.

Community Development Finance Institutions can be a great way for female-led business, minority-led businesses, and businesses from deprived areas to secure funding. Learn more with our guide.

Signing a personal guarantee could help business owners access finance, but it could also seriously impact on their personal finances.

Could your small business benefit from access to finance? Read our guide on the reasons to consider additional finance.

Discover what a revolving credit facility is and how it could benefit your small or medium-sized business.

Learn how small tourist accommodation businesses across the UK can become more sustainable by making small changes to their business.

Discover how a short-term bridging loan could help your business and how best to secure and service a small business bridging loan.

Cashflow can change with the seasons. Learn how to manage your cashflow no matter the time of year with our handy guide.

Working capital finance can help a business plug a cash flow gap or help achieve growth. Learn how working capital can benefit your business.

How can funding benefit your business? This guide outlines five key advantages of finance for your business.