News

New guidance for growing businesses that could benefit from research and development tax relief has been published by Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs.

Banking

Business overdrafts have endured a tough press in recent years. But while they lack the marketability of loans and credit cards or the sexiness of invoice discounting, they remain as important as ever to growing businesses.

Human Resources

Reports that the Government is considering giving working fathers six months’ unpaid paternity leave have been condemned by business groups, who see it as yet another legislative burden causing headaches for SMEs.

Legislation and Regulation

On 1 October a number of changes to legislation come into effect that will affect growing businesses. These include an increase to the minimum wage, a clarification of the Sex Discrimination Act and alterations to the Patent Act.

Funding

Entrepreneurs have largely two expansion fund options: debt, where you take out a mortgage on the future; or equity, where you sell a portion of the family silver. Choose the right one, structure the deal appropriately, and your venture will thrive.

Growth Planning

Most businesses are affected by fluctuations in trade at different times of the year, so is it better to fight that tide or go with the flow? GrowthBusiness investigates the age-old problem of seasonality.