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UK Export Finance doubles limit to £10m for traders

Apr 3, 2024 | Blog

Small businesses looking to access funding to expand their exporting opportunities can now fast-track their applications with UK Export Finance, the Government’s export credit agency, and apply for twice the previous amount. The limit available now is £10m. The move...

Freelancer & Contracting Invoices: The Basics

Oct 13, 2017 | Blog

Invoicing a client is like driving a car. Once you’ve got the hang of it, you’ll perform the duties on autopilot. But it doesn’t start out this way. Everyone feels awkward, confused and a little bit silly when they get behind the wheel for the first time, and typing...

Bookkeeping And Accounting: What’s The Difference?

Sep 22, 2017 | Blog

It’s safe to say that a lot of freelancers, contractors and entrepreneurs come across a few key business labels they’re unaware of. Quite often, too, these relate to the most fundamental parts of what you do. ‘Bookkeeping’ and ‘accounting’ might be the biggest areas...

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