Resources

Our tailored resources could help you with whatever challenges you may be facing right now in your business, so feel free to browse what's on offer below. Things are constantly changing, if you'd like to be kept up to date with new resources let us know.

Tips for running a successful business in the current economic climate

How the nation’s high-streets are coping with – and overcoming – record energy prices, staff shortages and reduced customer spending.

What your business credit score means and how to improve it

When starting or running your own business, there's plenty to learn. Regardless of how qualified you are in a particular specialism, launching a business requires its own set of skills and knowledge.

Tap into emerging talent and transform your business

We've teamed up with Unibeez, a skills-based talent platform, to make it easier for businesses of all sizes to find the right people.

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What your business credit score means and how to improve it

When starting or running your own business, there's plenty to learn. Regardless of how qualified you are in a particular specialism, launching a business requires its own set of skills and knowledge.

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Why is cash flow management important?

Reducing the risk of cash flow problems is fundamental to all businesses. Yet now your most reliable customers may struggle to pay on time and in full.

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A complete guide to credit control

With your business and marketing plan in place, you’ll be ready to take on new customers – but if they don’t pay you for the work you do it could soon seriously impact your cash flow and ultimately, your whole business operation.

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10 ways to boost your cash flow management

Experian have shared their ten simple tools SMEs can use to help tackle some of the cash flow problems a business might experience.

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Building your financial confidence

We've put together some resources you can dip in and out of that'll help you make better sense of funding and finance. You can watch the videos in your own time, download the toolkits...

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Strengthening your business idea Toolkit

We offer some top tips on developing business ideas, conducting market research and competitor analysis, and help you understand where to start when it comes to funding.

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Getting your finances right from the start Toolkit

Love them or hate them, numbers are a part of business. These resources cover cash flow management, budgeting and pricing strategy to help you get your finances right, from the start.

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Steps to starting up a business Toolkit

Starting a new business can be hard to know where to begin with the practical side of things. In these guides, we're going to offer some quick tips on the steps to take to get your business up and running.

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Financial jargon Explained Toolkit

Navigating the world of finance can be one of the most challenging parts of starting a new business. These resources will help banish some of those fears.

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Why payments are a key part of the customer journey

Why payments are a key part of the customer journey 5 min read Digital Technology, Media & Telecoms Food & Drink Manufacturing Healthcare Professional Services Renewables & Infrastructure Transport & Logistic...

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Keep cashflow positive and protected with the Small Business Commissioner

Find out how the Office of the Small Business Commissioner can help businesses with late payment.