Business finance

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

Minimise the payments on your borrowing.

An introduction to target costing.

Make sure you get the best credit card deal.

The importance of monitoring projections and results.

Maximise your chance of raising funds.

A checklist for utility savings.

Advantages of buying secondhand.

Keeping down the costs of external financing.

Set up a tracking system for your equipment leases.

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

28 Oct 2025

Budget should tackle hiring issues, says BCC

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use the Autumn Budget to combat 'persistent' hiring problems.