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

Polymer banknotes are gradually replacing paper banknotes across the UK

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 your 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 new businesses and finding a broker

A searchable database that can help you find publicly-funded and not-for-profit sources of assistance you may be eligible to apply for