News & Blog

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25 November 2020

Should I Just Use My Personal Bank Account As A Sole Trader?

More people than ever are deciding to start their own business, with 2020 on track...

9 November 2020

What is Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) And How Will It Affect SMEs?

As commerce has moved online and the world has become increasingly digital and mobile, businesses...

5 November 2020

IBAN Number – What is It And Where Do I Find It? Everything You Need To Know

Many businesses are confused by the different bank codes they need to use to make...

28 October 2020

The Simple Way for Foreign Companies to Open UK Business Accounts

Opening a business bank account is a sensible step even if you’re a modest sole...

15 October 2020

The Best Ways to Send Money to China

Remittances – the term for money transferred by foreign workers to their home countries –...

6 October 2020

How to Form a Company in the UK – 5 Things You Need to Know

If you want to form a company in the UK but are based outside the...

30 September 2020

SWIFT, SEPA, BACS, CHAPS, Faster Payments: What Do These Payment Terms Mean?

Moving money from A to B may sound straightforward, but payments are complex and demand...

16 September 2020

7 Things Small Businesses Need to Know about Foreign Exchange

If your business operates solely within the same country, you needn’t worry about exchange rates...

10 September 2020

10 Ways to Build a Successful Online Restaurant Business

The restaurant marketplace is challenging at the best of times. As any owner of a...

3 September 2020

The True Cost for SMEs of Doing Business Abroad

Many owners of small and medium-sized businesses dream of international expansion to take their companies...

26 August 2020

The Small Business Guide to Accepting Card Payments Online

Perhaps the most exciting change taking place for both shoppers and business owners right now,...

21 August 2020

EMI versus API: What These Terms Mean in Online Payments

Strict regulation and compliance is fundamental in financial services, and anyone operating in the payment...