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Practical guides to help you ask better questions before you commit.
R&D tax relief: what it is and who it may suit
A plain-English guide to R&D tax relief for UK companies: what counts as R&D, the merged scheme and the steps HMRC expects.
Read articleCapital AllowancesWhat are capital allowances? A plain-English guide
Capital allowances let UK businesses deduct some spending on equipment from taxable profits. Here is how they work in plain English.
Read articleGrants and FundingHow to find business grants in the UK
Where to look for UK business grants and funding, how eligibility works and how to avoid grant scams.
Read articleCar InsuranceWhat affects the cost of business car and van insurance?
The main factors that affect business car, van and fleet insurance prices, and what to have ready when you ask for quotes.
Read articleBusiness FinanceWhat is a merchant cash advance and how is it repaid?
A plain-English guide to merchant cash advances: how funds are provided, how repayment works and what to ask before you sign.
Read articleBusiness UtilitiesBusiness energy contract ending? What to check first
What to check when your business gas or electricity contract is ending, including notice periods, out-of-contract rates and how quotes differ.
Read articleCard PaymentsCard terminal fees explained: what are you really paying?
A guide to the fees behind card payments for small businesses: processing rates, terminal costs and contract terms to check.
Read articleBusiness FinanceMCA or business loan: how to compare the two
How a merchant cash advance and a business loan differ, and what to compare before choosing between them.
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