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Why the summer slowdown turns up the heat for small businesses

The seasonal slowdown makes cashflow an extra challenge for many firms, but financial planning can make a big difference, writes Complete Commercial Finance’s Michael Moore

14 July 2026

Government report identifies weak link in UK productivity and growth

A government report identifies the crucial role that SME access to finance has in the UK’s economic growth and productivity, writes Complete Commercial Finance’s Karl Lanham

2 June 2026

What is an SME – and why access to finance matters more than ever

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are frequently described as the backbone of the UK economy, and with good reason. According to the UK Government, there were 5.5m SMEs operating across the UK at the start of 2024, accounting for 99.8 per cent of the business population. Together, these businesses employ around 60 per cent of the UK’s private sector workforce and contribute significantly to economic output.

26 May 2026

The outlook for businesses in 2026? Cautious optimism

As the year draws to a close, Complete Commercial Finance’s Karl Lanham takes a look at the trends in business finance and forecasts what’s ahead for 2026

5 January 2026

Complete Commercial Finance awarded the Synergy Standard, a mark of excellence in business funding

Complete Commercial Finance has been awarded the Synergy Standard, a recognised mark of excellence within the commercial finance industry. The accreditation highlights the firm’s exceptional commitment to integrity, client care and high-quality advisory standards.

5 December 2025

Are you for real? Finding business finance advice in an AI world

Automation and AI are handy tools, but real-life professional advice can support and optimise your business’ financial outlook, writes Complete Commercial Finance director Michael Moore

10 November 2025

What’s the plan? How businesses can create certainty in an uncertain world

It’s business planning season and, if a review of the financial forecast is less than stellar, it could be time to boost your business’ cashflow, writes Complete Commercial Finance’s Karl Lanham

7 October 2025

Why regulation and compliance should matter to your business

Regulation can often feel unnecessary or frustrating when you’re running a busy firm, but when it comes to financial regulation there are good reasons why it’s in place to protect you, your business and the wider economy.

31 March 2025

How to improve your business’ chance of getting finance

Managing your business’ finances & building up a good track record of financial management means that you are more likely to be considered for borrowing money.

4 July 2022

Payment terms are hurting my cashflow, what can I do?

What keeps you awake at night? Read Complete Commercial Finance’s guides to some of the common challenges that many businesses face.

16 November 2021

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