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Business finance

This section contains tips on everything from raising finance to maintaining good financial control...

Can you cut your interest payments?

Minimise the payments on your borrowing.

Don't cut costs - manage them

An introduction to target costing.

Negotiate credit card fees

Make sure you get the best credit card deal.

Obtaining better financial control

The importance of monitoring projections and results.

Raising finance

Maximise your chance of raising funds.

Reduce your utility bills

A checklist for utility savings.

Save money on office furniture and equipment

Advantages of buying secondhand.

Three steps to cheaper financing

Keeping down the costs of external financing.

Track your leases

Set up a tracking system for your equipment leases.

Watch your margins when the good times roll

Beware a common trap of allowing margins to slip with business is good.

16 Sep 2025

Covid repayment window opens

The government has launched a voluntary repayment scheme to allow recipients of financial Covid support to repay outstanding money they were not entitled to or did not need with 'no questions asked'.

15 Sep 2025

Chancellor to explore reforms to business rates on second premises

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will look at fixing the cliff edges in business rates that can discourage small business investment and growth, according to a report from HM Treasury.