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Expert articles and practical legal guides on getting finance for uk businesses.
How To Value A Private Company In The UK: Methods, Pitfalls And Legal Risks
If you’re a founder, there are plenty of moments where you’ll need to work out how to value a private company - raising investment, offering shares to a co-founder, bringing in a...
22 March 2026
Equipment Leasing In The UK: Key Terms, Risks And Pre-Signing Checks
Leasing equipment can be a smart move for small businesses. Instead of tying up cash in expensive machinery, vehicles, IT hardware or specialist tools, you can spread the cost and (in many...
21 March 2026
Short-Term Debt: What UK SMEs Should Know Before Borrowing
Short-term debt can be a smart way to cover a cashflow gap, take on a big order, or bridge the time between paying suppliers and getting paid by customers. But it can...
21 March 2026
Right Of Pre-Emption In The UK: What It Means For Shareholders And Founders
If you’re building a UK company with co-founders, early investors, or an employee share scheme on the horizon, your cap table can change quickly. That’s exciting - but it can also get...
21 March 2026
How Escrow Works in UK Business Deals
If you’re negotiating a business deal and thinking, “This looks great… but what if the other side doesn’t follow through?”, you’re not alone. Whether you’re buying a business, selling shares, licensing IP,...
21 March 2026
Change In Control Clauses For UK Startups And SMEs
When you’re building a startup or scaling an SME, it’s normal to focus on the exciting stuff first: product, customers, hiring, and growth. But when investment, acquisitions, or even a strategic partnership...
20 March 2026
Holding Company Benefits: Pros, Cons And How They Work For Your Business
If your business is growing (or you’re planning for growth), you’ve probably started thinking about how to structure things so you can scale without exposing everything you’ve built to unnecessary risk. That’s...
19 March 2026Advantages Of Debt Financing For UK Startups And SMEs
When you’re building a startup or running a growing SME, cashflow can feel like a constant balancing act. You might need funding to hire your first team members, buy stock, invest in...
19 March 2026
New Share Issues in the UK: Legal Steps for Companies
If you’re running a UK company and you need capital to grow, bring in a new co-founder, or reward early supporters, a new share issue can be a really practical option. But...
19 March 2026
What Does DD Mean In Business?
If you’ve seen “DD” in an email thread, a contract draft, a finance spreadsheet or a funding deck and thought, “Wait… what does that mean for my business?”, you’re not alone. The...
18 March 2026Paid-Up Share Capital: Meaning And Requirements For UK Startups And SMEs
If you’re setting up (or growing) a UK company, you’ll almost certainly come across the term paid-up share capital. It pops up on Companies House filings, in due diligence requests, and in...
17 March 2026Limited Company vs LLP: Key Differences and Choosing the Right Structure
If you’re setting up (or restructuring) a business in the UK, one of the biggest early decisions is choosing the right legal structure. For many founders, the decision comes down to choosing...
17 March 2026
What Is Paid-Up Capital? A Guide for UK Companies and Startups
If you’re running (or launching) a UK company, you’ll quickly come across “share capital” terms that sound similar but mean very different things. One that often trips founders up is paid-up capital...
16 March 2026
Company Equity Explained: What Equity Means For UK Startups And SMEs
If you’re building a startup or growing an SME, “company equity” is one of those terms you’ll hear constantly - from co-founders, investors, accountants, and even potential hires. But equity isn’t just...
15 March 2026
Is An LLP A Company? Key UK Legal Differences
If you’re starting a business with a co-founder (or a small team), choosing the right legal structure can feel like a “pick one now, regret it later” decision. One of the most...
15 March 2026Finance Lease Definition (UK): Meaning, Implications And Key Terms
If you’re looking at getting equipment, vehicles, or machinery without paying a big lump sum upfront, you’ve probably come across the phrase “finance lease”. The problem is that the meaning of a...
15 March 2026
Pros And Cons Of A UK Limited Company: Is An Ltd Right For You?
If you’re starting a business (or you’ve been trading for a while and you’re ready to level up), one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is your business structure. For many UK...
14 March 2026
How To Work Out Share Price For Startups And SMEs
If you’re running a UK startup or SME, there’ll often come a point where you need to decide what your shares are “worth” - whether you’re raising investment, bringing in a co-founder,...
13 March 2026UK Term Sheet Template: Key Terms, What to Include & Example
If you’re raising investment, bringing in a strategic partner, or negotiating a major commercial deal, you’ll often hear one phrase early on: “Let’s put a term sheet in place.” And it makes...
13 March 2026
Public vs Private Companies In the UK: Key Differences
If you’re building a startup or growing a small business, choosing the right company structure can feel like one of those “big, adult” decisions you’re supposed to get right from day one....
13 March 2026
Equity Crowdfunding In The UK: Legal Requirements For Startups
Equity crowdfunding can be an exciting way to fund your startup while building a community of supporters around your brand. But if you’re searching for “equity crowdfunding in the UK” because you’re...
12 March 2026
Seller-Financed Business Sale in the UK: Legal Risks and Contract Terms
Finding a seller financed business for sale can feel like a win-win. As a buyer, you might be able to acquire a business without getting a full bank loan upfront. As a...
12 March 2026
How To Value A Startup In The UK
If you’re raising investment, issuing shares to a co-founder, or even thinking about selling your business one day, you’ll almost certainly run into the same question: how to value a startup ....
11 March 2026
How To Raise Business Capital In The UK: Legal Options And Key Risks
When you’re trying to grow (or even just stabilise) your business, money matters. Whether you’re funding your first product run, hiring your first employee, or scaling into a new market, you’ll eventually...
11 March 2026
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