Finance
Financial advice from the experts
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How business interruption loans are helping SMEs to bounce back
16 June 2020 CoronavirusWe speak with Atom Bank to find out what the Government’s scheme involves and how it could benefit small and medium businesses in the food sector -
Government unveils Future Fund to help start-ups
21 April 2020 CoronavirusChancellor Rishi Sunak announced the plan as part of a £1.25 billion support package -
Investment: Getting the Right Fit
06 August 2019 Start-UpsInnovative snack brand Sea Chips did the unthinkable when they turned down investment from Dragon's Den. Here, co-founders Dom Smith and Daniel Pawson explain how they went about finding the right investor for them - and the importance of getting the perfect fit -
Choosing the right funding for your business
05 April 2019 NewsWhether it’s kickstarting your own venture or taking the existing project ahead, businesses often require funding for growth. Rob Straathof, chief executive officer at Liberis, shares the options -
What food businesses need to know about proposed cost increases
01 February 2019 NewsPaul Gregory of Food Solutions highlights the proposed cost increases affecting all food businesses, particularly artisan -
Black Friday a bust for independent food and drink retailers
28 November 2018 NewsSpeciality food and drink shop owners increased discounting by 66 per cent but revenues stalled, states report -
Need some help with tax?
08 August 2018 ProducersSue Nelson, CEO of Breakthrough Funding and owner of FoodTalk Radio Show shares her need-to-know advice -
Budget 2017: What it means for the food and drink industry
22 November 2017 FinanceMany in the food and drink industry have welcomed the Chancellor of the Exchequer's announcement in his Budget that the move from the Retail Price Index (RPI) to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be brought forward by two years to April 2018 -
Calls for urgent action to address cost of business rates
27 October 2017 NewsBusiness groups have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Phillip Hammond, calling for urgent action to address the problems with the business rates system in the 2017 Budget -
Rural Businesses to Receive a Share of £200m in Grants
31 July 2017 NewsThe government has announced the release of £200m in grants which are expected to generate more than 6,000 new jobs overall and support growth of rural businesses and broadband projects -
Debit Cards Overtake Cash to Become Number One Payment Method in UK
14 July 2017 NewsCard payments now account for more than 50 per cent of all retail transactions by volume in 2016, according to The British Retail Consortium's (BRC) Payments Survey report -
Comment: Autumn Statement
24 November 2016 NewsChancellor Philip Hammond has announced the details of this year's Autumn Statement, including an increase in the National Living Wage and reduction of Corporation Tax. Here, two industry figureheads share their thoughts on the new nationwide ruling
