A commercial vehicle is, as the name suggests, any vehicle that is used for business purposes. This could include cars, vans, buses, HGV’s and agricultural vehicles. When the need for a commercial vehicle has been identified the biggest decision is what type of finance can be used for the purchase. The three main types are:…
read moreAdapt has become such a prominent word over the past 18-months. People have had to adapt to a new way of living and working. Businesses have had to adapt to ensure that they continue to trade, making sure their staff can work safely and diversifying where possible. Here are our top tips for adapting your…
read moreA common preconception when we speak about the self-employed is that this refers solely to trade professionals such as electricians, plasterers, plumbers, gardeners and carpenters. However, there are several ways in which a business can operate through self-employment. In fact, there are 3 types of legal entity: Sole trader – the easiest option for starting…
read moreSince the Covid-19 pandemic hit the Government have been incredibly proactive in supporting the business community through a range of funding initiatives. We saw the introduction of the Business Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS), Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS). Most recently these have all been replaced…
read moreAll small businesses will set themselves the same goal, provide an excellent service or product and look to generate profit as soon as possible. There is no set pattern for business growth. Some businesses might take 5-years to achieve their potential whilst others could be hitting impressive profit margins within just 5-months of trading. Both…
read moreManaging cash flow can be one of the most important areas for a business. Cash flow is basically the calculation between money coming in and money going out of a business. This is based on existing money already within the business along with both income and expenditure, it does not include any assets or investments.…
read moreWhen the time is right, purchasing an existing business or franchise can be an incredible opportunity for any entrepreneur or business professional. Growing businesses might also see their growth plans realised further through company acquisitions. Often the purchase of a business will be driven by its reputation, established customer base and proven track record. Once…
read moreCommercial finance is a lending solution that has been developed for any type of commercial business. Also known as business funding or business finance, it is a loan that can be made available through different finance facilities. A commercial loan will provide a business with a boost in cashflow that will enable the purchase of…
read moreThere is great optimism across the business landscape and hope that the next 12-months will continue to see growth across all sectors. Recently businesses operating in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors have seen the re-opening of facilities and are welcoming customers back. This will have a positive ripple effect on the economy and many…
read moreThe super tax deduction scheme was introduced on 1st April 2021 and is for companies purchasing capital assets that will be entitled to 130% tax relief on the first year. The scheme is designed to provide much quicker tax relief on investments up to the value of £1million. Putting that into context for every £1…
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