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What is stock finance?
Stock finance is a popular form of funding used to boost cash flow by unleashing capital in your warehouse. It utilises unused stock as security to raise finance from lenders. If used correctly, it is a great way to free up money while enabling you to retain the...
Capital Allowances for Property Embedded Features, Fixtures and Fittings
Accountants should include a tax-reducing Capital Allowance claim for your business property, plant, and machinery; but often do not claim for embedded fixtures and fittings. These can represent an additional tax-reducing allowance of up to 50% of the property value,...
7 tips for turning around an unprofitable business
Businesses will undergo many challenges in their lifespans, stemming from external circumstances or internal issues. Regardless of the problems you face, you hope to come out the other side. However, there are times when it’s not as easy to overcome obstacles as you...
UK Research & Development Tax Credit Incentives in the News
Over the past couple of years, the UK Research & Development (R&D) tax credit schemes have been in the news constantly and often for the wrong reasons. In this post, we take a look at issues created by alleged fraud and abuse of the UK R&D incentive...
7 asset finance options for your business
Asset finance is a popular way of securing funding for a business. Using your assets as collateral will fuel your ability to raise finance, offering a reduced risk to the lender and improving your chances of being accepted. Not everyone will be eligible for asset...
Where has all the money gone?
Some might say that building a projected cash flow of their operating activities would send them to sleep, but the reality is that it can help you sleep at night. Cash is a critical part of the equation for most business decisions – and a lack of it is a key reason...
Managing IT Inflation
Inflation is biting hard. As it is expected to hit 11%, the UK consumer price index is at its highest since records began. Expect rising capital expenditure costs as vendors feel the pinch, along with escalating contract and labour costs. The question is what can...
Everything you need to know about trade finance
Taking your products and services to a global market is key to unlocking your sales potential. However, it also places pressure on your cash flow, with your business left to foot the cost of supplies and administration required to import and export, prior to receiving...
8 tips to take your business to new markets
When running a successful business, there often comes the point where you have reached your maximum potential in your target market. You have two options: stay still or find new ways to expand your potential even further. Breaking into new markets is crucial for those...
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