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Payments on account: what you need to know

Date: 10 June 2025

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Mastering vehicle financing as a small business owner

Deciding how to finance your small business vehicles is a minefield. Getting it wrong can have a massive impact on your business' finances. This blog explores your options.

Date: 10 June 2025 By:

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Bootstrapping vs fundraising: Which path is right for you?

To grow your business, you will need access to funding. But should you bootstrap your way to success, or could fundraising turbo-charge your growth? This blog looks at your options.

Date: 2 June 2025 By:

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Should I sign a Personal Guarantee for a business loan?

Small business loans often require personal guarantees, posing risks to personal assets if the business defaults. Mitigating these risks through careful selection of loans, setting limits, sharing liability, and obtaining Personal Guarantee Insurance can provide crucial protection.

Date: 24 July 2024 By:

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How to successfully pitch your start up to investors

Many small businesses fail to secure funding from investors because their pitch does not accurately outline the opportunity or contains weak financials. Here's how to create an attractive pitch.

Date: 27 June 2024 By:

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Five borrowing options that won't damage your credit score

It's natural to worry about the impact on your credit score when borrowing money but there are options that won't impact you. Find out more here.

Date: 23 August 2022 By:

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