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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.

15 Jul 2025

UK trade stabilises after tariff hit

The UK's goods exports rose by 3.1% in volume in May, with a 4.2% increase to the EU, led by higher fuels, machinery, transport equipment and other manufactured goods, according to the latest data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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15 Jul 2025

UK trade stabilises after tariff hit

The UK's goods exports rose by 3.1% in volume in May, with a 4.2% increase to the EU, led by higher fuels, machinery, transport equipment and other manufactured goods, according to the latest data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

14 Jul 2025

HMRC warns of Winter Fuel Payment scams

HMRC has issued a warning to be on high alert for scams linked to Winter Fuel Payments after receiving 15,100 reports of bogus activity in June.

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