Small business finance: Resources for small business owners

Looking to improve your financial management skills? Here you'll find content covering everything you need to know about small business finance, including budgeting, cash-flow management, pitching for investment, finding small business grants, and more.

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Blog

Michael Austin

Blue Dot Consulting Limited

Fri 15th Nov 2024

Spreadsheets in accounting - less is more

There's a time and place for spreadsheets but learn how to use them well.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Mon 11th Nov 2024

Millions of pounds in business funding up for grabs through Innovate UK's Launchpad programme

R&D grants are available for businesses in certain sectors based in seven areas of the UK.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Fri 8th Nov 2024

Social enterprises and not-for-profits fear negative impact from Autumn Budget

Founders of social enterprises have expressed concern over the impact on the provision of community services.

Blog

Cheryl Sharp

Cheryl Sharp Mentoring & Pink Pig Financials

Thu 7th Nov 2024

A simple breakdown of the Autumn Budget

A breakdown of the key points from the summary in plain English, helping you to understand the bits you need to.

Business news

Enterprise Nation

Official

Wed 6th Nov 2024

HMRC launches new guidance to help sole traders comply with Making Tax Digital changes

The Making Tax Digital for income tax changes begin in April 2026.

Policy

Daniel Woolf

Enterprise Nation

Unlocking opportunities: How the Procurement Act can boost small business partnerships with government

Enterprise Nation and the Findr Collective hosted an event on how small businesses can benefit from the Procurement Act.

Business news

Enterprise Nation

Official

Thu 31st Oct 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: What small business owners think

We asked a range of business owners for their reaction to the Budget. Here's what they told us.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Wed 30th Oct 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: What small business owners need to know

A round-up of the measures of relevance to small businesses in the government's 2024 Autumn Budget.

Business news

Enterprise Nation

Official

Tue 29th Oct 2024

Almost half of small businesses say Budget tax grab would have a negative impact

Small businesses will have to put up prices to cope with tax increases announced at the Autumn Budget.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Mon 28th Oct 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: The small business reaction

Follow reactions to the government's Budget on 30 October from a panel of entrepreneurs and experts.

Blog

Enterprise Nation

Official

Fri 25th Oct 2024

How to create a profit and loss report for your small business

Understanding profit and loss reports is essential for creating a sustainable business.

Blog

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Tue 22nd Oct 2024

How to pay Self Assessment tax

Self-employed? You'll need to submit an annual Self Assessment tax return to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Fri 18th Oct 2024

Grant schemes launched for rural micro businesses in Northern Ireland and media firms in Wales

There are three grant schemes with funding available for rural Northern Irish firms and Welsh media businesses.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Thu 17th Oct 2024

Darktrace co-founder Poppy Gustafsson appointed government's new investment minister

Poppy Gustafsson, co-founder and former CEO of cybersecurity company Darktrace, is the new investment minister.

Blog

John OShanahan

LeanBPI

Mon 7th Oct 2024

Reaction to Budget 2025: Impact on Irish small businesses

Budget 2025 introduces new grants, tax reliefs and increased funding to support SMEs in growth and innovation.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Fri 4th Oct 2024

Tech start-ups driving social change encouraged to apply for £3,000 grant and support

The scheme is for businesses building transformative digital technologies in social and public service delivery.

Blog

Enterprise Nation

Official

Thu 3rd Oct 2024

How to create a simple cash flow projection for your business

This simple exercise will help you prepare for when your business is short of cash or has extra to save, spend or invest.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Tue 1st Oct 2024

New rules and regulations small business owners need to know in 2024

A regularly updated guide to new rules and regulations affecting small business owners in 2024.

Blog

Enterprise Nation

Official

Wed 25th Sep 2024

How female entrepreneurs in Ireland can secure business funding in 2024

If you're not sure how to go about growing your business, or are struggling to raise funding, you're not alone.

Blog

Amanda Peters

Enterprise Nation

Tue 24th Sep 2024

Hopes for the Irish Budget, from Enterprise Nation members

We asked Enterprise Nation members what their hopes were for the upcoming Budget.

Business news

Enterprise Nation

Official

Fri 20th Sep 2024

Budget 2024: 21 small business measures Enterprise Nation wants to see

Ahead of the Budget, we've shared these small business recommendations with the Treasury.