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This section contains tips on everything from raising finance to maintaining good financial control...

Can you cut your interest payments?

Minimise the payments on your borrowing.

Don't cut costs - manage them

An introduction to target costing.

Negotiate credit card fees

Make sure you get the best credit card deal.

Obtaining better financial control

The importance of monitoring projections and results.

Raising finance

Maximise your chance of raising funds.

Reduce your utility bills

A checklist for utility savings.

Save money on office furniture and equipment

Advantages of buying secondhand.

Three steps to cheaper financing

Keeping down the costs of external financing.

Track your leases

Set up a tracking system for your equipment leases.

Watch your margins when the good times roll

Beware a common trap of allowing margins to slip with business is good.

The latest news

18 Nov 2025

Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules

HMRC is urging those making money from Christmas crafts, seasonal market stalls, or selling festive items to check if they need to report their earnings.

17 Nov 2025

Outdated rules could dim UK's creative spirit, warns FSB

Small firms in the creative industries are ready to drive growth ? but need a system that reflects the realities of modern work, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned.

14 Nov 2025

Chancellor rules out cutting tax-free pension lump sum limit in Budget

The Treasury has confirmed that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will not cut the tax-free pension lump sum limit in the Autumn Budget on 26 November.

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The latest news

Christmas crafters urged to check tax rules

Outdated rules could dim UK's creative spirit, warns FSB

Chancellor rules out cutting tax-free pension lump sum limit in Budget