Many small businesses in the UK either start out as a franchise or invest in a franchise along the way. The following facts about franchising may surprise you
Lost in translation?!
Don’t you ever wish that the financial landscape could be a little, well, easier to understand? There are so many products to look at, and it can be difficult to compare like with like.
Why disruption is good!
But in terms of your small business disruption is good! In fact, you should want to be a disruptive business!
Google campus exchange
The aim of Google Campus Exchange is to mentor ten innovative UK startups during the summer of 2016. Entrepreneurs who are either starting out or wanting to know how to grow a small business can gain help and advice not only from Google mentors and investors, but also a network of fellow entrepreneurs.
Are your finances in freefall?!
according to IPSE is very badly handled by freelancers and other self-employed people is finances! Some freelancers and small businesses are not very disciplined about invoicing.
Do unsecured business loans exist?
Secured and unsecured business loans are two very different products and it is important to be clear about those differences.
Top 5 tips to get a small business loan
Over the last few years, small business owners have found it increasingly hard to obtain small business loans from banks.
Cash goes plastic!
We were fascinated to read recently about the design of the new £5 note, which will be issued by the Bank of England in September. In May 2017 paper £5 notes will cease to be legal tender and will no longer be accepted by shops and banks.
Keep calm – and stay in business
We were interested to read the results of recent research by Hitachi Capital Finance, which analysed data from its small business customers. It revealed how much stress small business owners are under, and outlined some of the reasons for this.
Small businesses fit for royalty!
Parliament is once again officially open for business and the latest Queen’s Speech has outlined the priorities of the government for the coming session. But what are the plans for small businesses?