Retail business finances

The various payment options that retail businesses can accept such as cash or card and how they can work for your business.

Advice on using payment cards for business expenditure and on increasing sales by accepting cards from customers.

How online payments work and how to set up a payment facility.

Best practices to help you manage supplier quality and performance, create strong service level agreements, and end supplier relationships.

How expanding businesses can match production and order cycles using gearing, working capital or quick ratio tests.

Information on various rate relief and support schemes for businesses.

Details of the different types of insurance for businesses and finding a broker.

A searchable database of advisory and financial assistance - find advice, expertise, equity, grants, loans, and recognition awards.