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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.
Small Business Grants UK
Grants are funding you do not have to repay and do not give away equity to receive. For small businesses, they represent the cheapest form of external funding available. The challenge is knowing where to find them and whether your business is likely to qualify. This guide covers both.
Temporary Car Insurance
Temporary car insurance covers you for a defined period, from a single day to a few months, without affecting the main policyholder's no-claims discount. This guide explains when it makes sense, how it works, and what to check before you buy.
How Much Interest Can a Business Earn on Savings?
A business holding cash in a current account is earning almost nothing on it. The same money in a business savings account is earning meaningfully more. This guide covers what current rates look like, what a realistic return works out to, and what affects how much you actually earn.
Is Business Savings Interest Taxable?
Yes, interest earned on a business savings account is taxable. How it is taxed depends on whether your business is a limited company or a sole trader. This guide explains the mechanics, what you need to declare, and how to make sure you are handling it correctly.
Easy Access vs Fixed-Term Business Savings
The choice between an easy access and a fixed-term business savings account comes down to one question. How certain are you that you will not need that money during the saving period? The answer shapes everything else. This guide explains how the two products work and which suits which situation.
What the First Month of Starting a Business Actually Looks Like
Every business starts somewhere. For HowMuch, it started with a browser full of tabs, a growing frustration with how comparison had evolved, and a conviction that small businesses deserved something better. This is month one. What I did, what I got wrong, and what I wish I had known sooner.
Classic Car Insurance
Standard car insurance pays out market value after a total loss, and for a classic car that has held or increased its value over decades, that figure is often less than the car is actually worth. This guide explains how specialist classic car insurance works and why agreed value cover matters.
Temporary Van Insurance Explained
Temporary van insurance gives you cover for a van you do not own, or for a short period when you do not need a full annual policy. This guide explains how it works, when it makes sense, and what to check before you buy.
Fleet Insurance
Fleet insurance covers multiple vehicles under a single policy. Most insurers define a fleet as three or more vehicles, though the products vary significantly beyond that. This guide explains how fleet insurance works, how it is priced, and what businesses and individuals with multiple vehicles need to know.
Multi-Car Insurance
If your household has two or more cars, a multi-car policy might save you money. Or it might not. The answer depends on who is driving what and what the comparison actually looks like. This guide explains how multi-car insurance works and when it is worth choosing.
Young Driver Insurance
Young drivers pay more for car insurance than any other age group. That is a statistical reality rather than an arbitrary decision, but it does not mean you are stuck with whatever quote comes back first. This guide explains what drives the cost and what genuinely makes a difference.
Start-Up Business Loans
Start-ups face a funding challenge that more established businesses do not. Most lenders want trading history you have not yet had time to build. The options available are more varied than most people expect, but they require knowing where to look. This guide covers the full picture.