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You’ve won your biggest order yet. Now what?

You’ve just landed the biggest order your business has ever received. The only problem? Your supplier wants paying 60 days before your customer settles their invoice. Suddenly, what should feel […]

5 Common funding mistakes portfolio landlords make in 2026

Following on from our recent buy to let funding update, we are seeing a clear pattern when reviewing portfolio landlord structures. The market has not disappeared, but it has become […]

The role of Business Credit Scores in securing finance

A business credit score plays a key role in how lenders assess risk and make decisions about business finance. It provides an insight into a company’s financial behaviour and reliability, […]

Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee

The Bank of England cuts base rate to 3.75% as UK businesses and consumers navigate changing borrowing costs and economic challenges.

The safety net every business owner overlooks: PG Insurance explained

Discover how Personal Guarantee Insurance protects business owners from personal financial risk when signing PGs on loans. Understand the cover, benefits, and why it’s essential.

Expanding Our Expertise: Business Finance Solutions Now Offers Commercial Insurance

At Business Finance Solutions, we’re always looking for new ways to support our clients’ growth and peace of mind. We’re proud to support our clients not only with tailored funding […]

Rent vs Buy: Should Businesses Consider Owning Their Premises?

For years, renting has been the default option for many businesses. It keeps upfront costs low, provides flexibility, and eliminates the responsibilities of property ownership. However, with commercial values shifting […]

Legislative & Market Updates That Could Impact Your Business

In a time of economic transformation, staying up to date with financial and legislative changes is key to making informed decisions. Below is a summary of the most relevant developments […]

Differences Between Secured And Unsecured Loans

Deciphering Secured vs. Unsecured Business Loans: What UK SMEs Need to Know Navigating the business loans market in the UK can often feel like solving a complex puzzle—especially with over […]

Government Growth Guarantee Scheme

The UK Government Growth Scheme is a game-changer for businesses looking to scale and innovate. In today’s competitive landscape, securing funding and support is crucial for SMEs to thrive. The […]

Invoice Finance Myths Debunked

Invoice financing is widely accepted as one of if not the most effective way to free up cashflow or alleviate cash flow problems caused by late invoice payments. However, there […]

2024 Q1 Tax Dates For Your Diary

January 1 Corporation Tax payment: 31 March 2023 year ends 7 VAT return submission and payment (online): month-end or quarter 30 November 2023 14 CT61: return and payment for quarter […]