In the first of an occasional series exploring the more complex world of business theory and how it relates to finance, Panthera’s second article this week is on Lean Six Sigma. Read More

Commercial finance is the money that you borrow to use for any one or more of a variety of different business purposes. It doesn’t matter what sector you are operating in - there will nearly always be banks and other financial institutions interested in helping you grow your company as long as you’ve got the fundamentals right so far and a great business plan to boot. Read More

Selling your business is a big step. You’ve poured your heart and soul into growing your company, but when the right offer comes along or you feel you have given it all you can give, you know it’s time to let go.  Read More

The day has come for you to form your own company. But do you start up as a sole trader or as the director and shareholder of your very own limited company?  Read More

The primary concern of any contractor, limited company, freelancer or consultant is to generate business and fulfill the work on the orders that you have won. Having done so the next step is to secure the payment for such work and pay off your suppliers who provided you with the materials and the services to allow you to fulfil the customer’s order.  Read More

When you see an official-looking email purporting to be from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) offering to give you money back, it is very tempting to respond immediately and without thinking. Very many of us do.  Read More

The crowdfunding sector has experienced rapid growth in recent years as a result of two key factors - technological innovation and the financial crisis. The financial crisis, even ten years on, still is putting constraints on the amount of lending offered by traditional credit providers to businesses in need of working capital or expansion capital. Read More

It has always been the case that, in order to survive in business, companies must get their name out there in front of customers.  While “word of mouth” referrals are a welcome bonus for any business, it would be rare indeed for a business to prosper relying on this method alone. The internet is now seen by most entrepeneurs as an essential place for their business to be. Read More

Less than 10% of population of the UK is ready to make the move to a cashless society, according to ThisIsMoney. However businesses may find themselves at a competitive disadvantage by not offering their customers the ability to pay by credit or debit card. There is now almost an expectation that you will take card payment among millions of Britons. Read More

Your business’s physical location determines which employees can work for you, which suppliers you are working with, and how much you are paying in business rates. How do you know where the best place is for your business to be located? Read More