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15 signs your business is running out of cash

15 signs your business is running out of cash

Most businesses don't go under because of one big disaster. It's usually a slow leak. A customer pays late. A supplier puts their prices up. A tax bill lands at the wrong time. None of it feels like a crisis on its own. But enough small problems in a row ...

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Free expert help for business debt

Free expert help for business debt

The government has announced £4 million in new funding to expand the Business Debtline, a free debt advice service run by the Money Advice Trust.

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UK Small Business Week 2026

UK Small Business Week 2026

It's UK Small Business Week 2026. Find out what it is, why it matters and three practical things you can do right now to make the most of it.

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Most small business owners are happy

Most small business owners are happy

Running a small business in 2026 isn't easy. Yet new research based on a survey of 643 UK small business owners, found eight in ten describe themselves as happy running their business.

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The King's Speech just changed the rules on late payments

The King's Speech just changed the rules on late payments

The King's Speech just introduced new late payment laws for small businesses. Here's what's changing, what it means for you and what to do now.

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The squeeze is real: here's what's going on

The squeeze is real: here's what's going on

Costs are rising, customers are spending less and new regulations are piling on. Here's what's squeezing UK small businesses right now and what to do about it.

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The government ring-fenced £7.4bn for small businesses

The government ring-fenced £7.4bn for small businesses

The government has committed to spending £7.4bn a year with small businesses by 2028. Find out what it means, who could benefit and how to make sure you're ready to deliver.

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Four in five SMEs missed a growth opportunity last year

Four in five SMEs missed a growth opportunity last year

According to a new report, four in five UK SMEs missed a growth opportunity in 2025 simply because they couldn't access the finance they needed. That's not bad luck. That's a funding gap and it's one you can do something about.

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UK/EU trade talks – what it could mean for your business

UK/EU trade talks – what it could mean for your business

Over the last few days, the UK government has been in talks with the EU about closer economic cooperation, focusing on areas like steel and electric vehicles.

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New tax year, new costs: what’s changed (and what to do)

New tax year, new costs: what’s changed (and what to do)

The new tax year brings changes and cost squeezes. Here's what you should so to keep your business thriving.

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Costs going up in April: what it means for your business

Costs going up in April: what it means for your business

Costs are going up in April. Here’s what’s changing and what you can do about it.

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International Women’s Day 2026: The gender funding gap

International Women’s Day 2026: The gender funding gap

On International Women's Day, we recognise the barriers to funding for women-led SMEs.

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Why some businesses are paying more for power

Why some businesses are paying more for power

New research shows that business energy bills vary sharply across the UK, with some regions paying thousands more than others for similar usage. For small businesses, it’s a reminder that where you’re based and how your contract is structured can have a real impact on what you pay.

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Binq launches embedded lending partnership with Pulse and Nucleus

Binq launches embedded lending partnership with Pulse and Nucleus

Access to the right funding at the right moment can shape the future of a small business. That's why Binq has partnered with Pulse and Nucleus Commercial Finance.

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How to get ready for the Spring Statement

How to get ready for the Spring Statement

With the Spring Statement only weeks away, talk about tax, spending and support for businesses is starting to build again. Here's what small business owners should be doing.

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Free AI training for every adult

Free AI training for every adult

This week the government announced free AI training for every adult in the UK. The courses are short, practical and aimed at helping people use AI in everyday work.

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