Business credit cards can conceal personal guarantees, leaving directors exposed just as company liquidations and working-capital borrowing are rising

Discover how business debt consolidation can simplify repayments, improve cash flow visibility and combine multiple finance agreements into one

Research shows most UK youth lack business finance skills, risking a weaker future pipeline of small enterprises, says Kate Hayward

Trusha Lakhani explains how founders develop subtle financial blind spots that hinder growth and how structured reporting can prevent costly mistakes

Making Tax Digital is more than a compliance exercise, giving businesses the financial visibility they need to improve cash flow, plan ahead and make smarter growth decisions

At Elite Business Live 2026, experts from government, finance and business support organisations shared how the right advice, funding and connections can help small businesses overcome barriers, unlock growth and make entrepreneurship easier

Applications for personal guarantee insurance from female directors rose 77% year on year in the first half of 2026, outpacing the 64% growth seen across the broader market

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) is now live for sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000

Explore how SME business clarity and performance visibility can drive growth and improve decision-making for better results

There is a dangerous misconception in British business that late payments are simply an inconvenience. An administrative issue. A minor delay in SME cashflow that businesses should somehow be able to absorb. For many UK SMEs, it is nothing of the sort

Let’s be honest – when you started your business, you didn’t dream about reading contracts or completing procurement documents. You had a vision, a passion, and probably a very long to-do list

Rising labour costs, energy bills, tax changes and persistent supply issues have pushed many operators into survival mode for far longer than anticipated