Securing a loan for a small business can be an important step in expansion, meeting operational needs or simply stabilising cash flow. Often many business owners do not consider an application due to the perception of it being a complex and overwhelming process. However, this article is our guide to show the simple steps that…
read moreAs many business owners are finalising their accounting for year end it is interesting to note how many forget about capital allowances. A capital allowance is a based on an item which provides benefits for successfully trading and where the cost of the item is not deductible from trading profits, meaning that there is a…
read moreThe need for a business to continually monitor and review its financial position is incredibly important, especially in the current economic client where costs seem to change on a daily basis. It is hard to predict how running costs such as fuel and energy will change in both the short and long term. This makes…
read moreIn simple terms, asset finance provides the funding solution to enable the acquisition of a business asset or piece of equipment. Funding is secured on the asset and payments made on a monthly basis over a set period of time. Whilst this may sound simple there are actually many facets to asset finance. Two key…
read moreFinance lease is becoming a highly popular funding solution for small businesses. It enables a business to fund a new asset, without purchasing or taking ownership of it. You set-up an agreement with a finance company, they will purchase the asset and then provide it to your business for use. You enter a leasing agreement…
read moreAsset funding in simple terms, describes a type of funding that can be used for purchasing a new business asset. It can be used for either acquiring a new asset or for raising finance against an asset which the business already owns. It can be broken down in to 2 specific categories, hire purchase and…
read moreA fixed business asset is something that is purchased for long term use and can include property, equipment and land – all of which are used for operational purposes to generate future income. Key facts about fixed assets: Any fixed asset will provide a long-term financial benefit to a business and from an accountancy perspective…
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