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08 Sep 2021 | Flex loans give small businesses fast and flexible access to funds up to £100,000. Here are a few ways our customers use them to keep their businesses growing.

07 Sep 2021 | Learn what working capital is, what it says about your business and how much working capital you really need in our handy guide, with a free download to help.

02 Sep 2021 | A personal guarantee can help you secure funding for your business, but it's not risk-free. We go through what business owners need to know before signing one.

10 Aug 2021 | What is cash flow? Why do you need a cash flow statement? Answers to these questions and more, plus a free cash flow forecast template.

06 Aug 2021 | Get on top of how to write and manage invoices to tackle payment delays. Here are our tips and a free invoice template you can download to speed things up.

23 Jul 2021 | The festive season is a busy time for many business. Here's what you can do now to make the most of the opportunities that will come up in a couple of months.

05 Jul 2021 | Working capital is the fuel that fires every business. But it's not the easiest thing to balance. Learn the main principles in strengthening yours here.

30 Jun 2021 | The way British businesses and whole industries are awarded subsidies is completely changing. The new process will be more streamlined and faster than before.

25 Jun 2021 | The UK's central bank voted to keep interest rates at a historic low. But with inflation rising, how will these decisions affect your business (and cash flow)?

23 Jun 2021 | Our flex loans are a flexible funding solution designed for small businesses. This isn’t a loan as you know it – we think of it as working capital on demand.

22 Jun 2021 | Invoice finance is a useful tool to help you unlock your business cash flow. We go through how it works and what kinds of businesses it's best for here.

08 Jun 2021 | Every business has busy points and lulls. Making sure your cash flow can support downtime as well as prep for the surge isn't easy but it's possible. Here's how

04 Jun 2021 | The "super-deduction" allows businesses to claim up to 130% of the costs of investing in new equipment or machinery. Find out what businesses it's designed for

28 May 2021 | Consumer spending is up, the outlook is positive and the labour market is in full swing. Here's how to prepare for your post-pandemic ramp up.

27 May 2021 | The EU is introducing new VAT rules in July that will affect small businesses. Here's what you need to know and how to prepare

24 May 2021 | Find out what RLS is, how it differs from other government schemes like CBILS and whether your business is eligible for a recovery loan.

29 Apr 2021 | Are you seeing your suppliers' prices go up? We caught up with Ebury, the world's largest fintech global transaction platform, to hear how you can solve it.

01 Apr 2021 | The Chancellor announced the new support scheme at last month's Budget. We go through everything small business owners need to know as it launches.