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Research and Development (R&D) is when a business develops innovative products, services, or processes.

Starting a new business often requires capital – money that is used to help research your business idea, create a prototype product, or purchase equipment or machinery that your new business will use.

Explore the versatility of business loans in our guide. Learn why they're helpful for business growth and how to apply.

Prepare your business for Venture Capital. Use our checklist and see if you're ready to grow your business through VC investment.

Explore our guide on business debt products including secured loans, unsecured loans, term debt, and revolving debt.

Learn how Bank of England base rate changes shape the financial landscape of your business. Discover what interest rates are and their impact on businesses.

Discover how to craft an effective pitch deck for your pitch presentation that creates interest from potential investors in your start-up or a scale-up.

Asset finance is a financial product that allows a business to acquire an asset new to its organisation via leasing or hire purchase.

Discover the essentials of filing annual accounts with Companies House, learn how credit reference agencies use your data, and the consequences of late filing.

Learn when and why you might need a business valuation, and different methods to calculate the value of your business with our guide.

Are you ready for asset-based lending? Our checklist helps you understand whether this type of finance is suitable for your business.

Where could your business be in 2030 if you start your net zero journey today?

Learn about how bringing a non-executive director into your business could make it more resilient and help you get your business ready to access finance.

Making Tax Digital means businesses must use accounting software to manage their taxes. Learn how MTD works, how it affects businesses and how to register.

How do you know that you’re ready to take your business to the next level? This checklist is designed to help you understand what you need to do to prepare your business for investment.

Planning to export? Learn the issues exporters face and how to overcome them, from accessing new markets to having enough working capital.

Using a VAT loan is an increasingly common way to avoid HMRC fines and arrears payments - discover how one could help your smaller business.

Buy Now Pay Later schemes (BNPL) could help businesses secure more sales. This guide outlines the benefits and the potential drawbacks to bear in mind.