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Businesses today have access to a wide range of funding options, from traditional loans and overdrafts to credit cards and revolving credit facilities. While many of these solutions can be used flexibly, asset finance loans are purpose-built for one thing: helping businesses invest in essential physical assets. At Clear Business Finance, asset finance is commonly …
When you run a business, you usually own a range of assets — from property and machinery to vehicles, shares, and intellectual property. If you sell any of these assets for a profit, you may be required to pay capital gains tax (CGT). Understanding how capital gains tax works before you sell can help you …
With so many business finance options available today, choosing the right type of funding can feel overwhelming. From traditional loans and overdrafts to credit cards and revolving facilities, each product serves a different purpose. Asset finance, however, is specifically designed to help businesses invest in physical assets that keep operations moving. At Clear Business Finance, …
Once you start trading, HMRC needs a way to identify you and track your tax responsibilities. That’s where your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number comes in. A UTR is a 10-digit reference issued by HMRC that links directly to your tax records. You’ll need it to submit Self Assessment returns, register as self-employed, run a …
Managing cash flow is a constant balancing act for small businesses. One of the most overlooked — yet powerful — ways to improve cash flow and working capital is effective inventory management. At Clear Business Finance, we regularly speak to SMEs facing short-term liquidity pressures. In fact, more businesses than ever are turning to external …
Finding the right funding for your business can be overwhelming. With so many lenders, products, and eligibility criteria, it’s easy to feel stuck or unsure where to start. That’s exactly where business finance brokers come in. At Clear Business Finance, we work closely with businesses across the UK to simplify the funding process, matching them …