The latest research indicates that 93 per cent of businesses say cashflow is one of their top three priorities and the issues surrounding it don’t start and end with simply not having money available. There are several knock-on effects that stunt small business growth.

Multinational bank HSBC is investing £500m in the UK tech sector through its 2022 £15bn lending fund for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).

The past two years in particular have thrown up a previously unseen level of disruption and turmoil for small businesses. From the pandemic, to soaring inflation and energy prices, it’s no surprise that finding the time to invest in mental wellbeing is proving challenging.

Through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), investors, including directors, can receive initial tax relief of 50% on investments up to £100,000 and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exemption for any gains on the SEIS shares.

This week in Small Business, Mark Joyner of RDS shares his knowledge of R&D tax credits, outlining just who can apply and what they could expect to receive. This is a very interesting article that we wanted to share with you, highlighting the missed opportunity for businesses across the UK.

Our client Lollipop, the smart personal shopping assistant, has raised £5 million in a new seed round led by Octopus Ventures.