Business finance guides
Clear, practical explanations of how UK business finance works, written and reviewed by specialists.
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- Guide
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
- Guide
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
- Comparison
Factoring vs invoice discounting: what's the difference?
Factoring and invoice discounting both release cash from unpaid invoices. Here's how they differ on control, cost and eligibility.
29 September 2026
- Comparison
Merchant cash advance vs business loan: which is right for you?
How a merchant cash advance compares with a business loan on repayment, cost, eligibility and flexibility, and when each makes sense.
29 September 2026
- Explainer
Unsecured business loans: what UK lenders look at
What lenders assess when a limited company or LLP applies for an unsecured business loan, and how to prepare a stronger application.
29 September 2026
- Comparison
Asset finance vs a bank loan: which is better for buying equipment?
Compare hire purchase, leasing and a standard business loan for funding vans, machinery and equipment, and when each makes sense.
29 September 2026
- Guide
How invoice finance works: a plain-English guide for UK businesses
What invoice finance is, how factoring and discounting differ, what it costs, and whether it suits your business.
29 September 2026