The government’s new furlough scheme (officially named the "Job Retention Scheme") has helped millions of employees around the UK to keep their jobs and continue to receive the majority of their wages during the Coronavirus pandemic.  Under the Job Retention...

Crowdfunding is a form of alternative finance for businesses that’s perfect for entrepreneurs, new start-ups and pretty much anyone who has a good idea for a project they want to work on. But how does crowdfunding actually work? And what...

Freelancers, micro businesses and small businesses have been hit hard by the recent pandemic. Particularly those who’ve missed out on funding opportunities due to the nature of their businesses. From mobile hairdressers with no fixed premises, to limited company directors...

If you’re a freelancer or small business owner, it’s likely that you’ve experienced problems with cashflow at some stage during your career. If you’re currently experiencing these issues it’s important to know that you’re not alone, and that there are...

For freelancers and micro businesses looking for alternative business funding options to typical loans, peer to peer (p2p) loans might offer a solution. Here's our guide to peer to peer loans for businesses - but the usual caveat applies. We'd...