Guide
Guides in the “Guide” category.
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How to build a cash flow forecast for a business loan application
How to build a 12-month cash flow forecast for a business loan: the layout, the assumptions to write down, and what lenders look for when they read it.
11 October 2026
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How to choose a business finance broker: the questions worth asking
A balanced guide to choosing a business finance broker: how brokers are paid, panel size, regulation status, who you deal with and how your data is used.
11 October 2026
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How to get a business loan: a step-by-step guide for UK companies
How to get a business loan for a UK limited company: the steps from working out what you need to funds in the bank, the documents, credit and affordability checks, and timelines.
11 October 2026
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Finance for LLPs and larger partnerships
How LLPs and partnerships of four or more partners can fund working capital, equipment, tax bills and growth, and what lenders look at.
29 September 2026
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Business finance for limited companies: the complete UK guide
The main types of finance open to UK limited companies, what lenders look at, how personal guarantees work and how to prepare to apply.
29 September 2026
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Documents you need for a business loan application: a checklist
A checklist of the documents lenders usually ask limited companies and LLPs for with a business loan application, plus tips to speed it up.
29 September 2026
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How to improve your business credit score
Practical steps to strengthen your business credit file with Experian, Equifax and Creditsafe, from filing on time to dealing with CCJs.
29 September 2026
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Buying a business: how acquisition finance works
How to fund buying a business in the UK: acquisition loans, MBOs and MBIs, vendor finance and how deals are typically structured.
29 September 2026
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How to fund a VAT bill: options for UK businesses
The main ways to pay a VAT bill you can't cover from cash, from HMRC Time to Pay to VAT loans, and how to avoid the same squeeze next quarter.
29 September 2026