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What Is Invoice Finance?
Invoice finance lets you release cash tied up in unpaid invoices without waiting for customers to pay. It comes in two main forms, factoring and discounting, each suited to different business types and situations. Here is how to work out which one fits yours.
Why Timing Isn't the Whole Story for Startup Finance
James Robson argues the SME finance industry has spent a decade chasing the wrong problem: it's timing, not access. He's right, for established businesses. But for startups and first-year companies with no trading history to time, access is still very much the real issue.
The Comparison Site Now Competing With the Products It Compares
MoneySupermarket has launched its own business bank account. Not a comparison of other banks' accounts. Their own. This is a significant moment for the comparison market, and it raises a question every small business owner should ask before using any comparison site to find a bank account.
ePOS Systems for Restaurants and Hospitality
A hospitality ePOS system is not the same as a retail one. Running a restaurant, café, or bar demands specific features that a generic system does not provide. This guide covers what those features are and how to evaluate a system against your actual operational needs.
What Is an ePOS System?
An ePOS system is the combination of hardware and software that a business uses to process sales, manage stock, and track performance. This guide explains what an ePOS system actually is, how it works, and what small businesses should know before choosing one.
ePOS Systems for Retail
Retail ePOS systems are built around stock. Managing what you have, what you sell, and what you need to reorder is the core function that everything else is built on top of. This guide explains what retail businesses actually need from an ePOS and how to choose one that fits.
How Much Does an ePOS System Cost?
ePOS system costs range from free to several hundred pounds a month, depending on what you need. The software subscription is only part of the picture. Hardware, transaction fees, and setup costs all contribute to the real number. This guide breaks it down.