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What Is Invoice Finance?
Invoice finance lets you release cash tied up in unpaid invoices without waiting for customers to pay. It comes in two main forms, factoring and discounting, each suited to different business types and situations. Here is how to work out which one fits yours.
What Is Invoice Discounting?
Invoice discounting lets you release cash from unpaid invoices while keeping your credit control in-house and the arrangement confidential. Here is how it works, what it costs, and whether it suits your business.
What Is Invoice Factoring?
Invoice factoring advances you cash from unpaid invoices and hands your credit control to the lender. Here is how it works, what it costs, and whether it is the right fit for your stage of business.
Do Sole Traders Need a Business Bank Account?
There is no legal requirement for sole traders to have a business bank account. But in practice, most will benefit from one, and with Making Tax Digital now in effect, the case has never been stronger.
How to Switch Your Business Bank Account
Switching your business bank account is simpler than most businesses expect. Here is how the Current Account Switch Service works and what to check before you start.