The Loanleaf blog

Practical ideas on cash flow, borrowing and growth for UK business owners.

TaxHow to plan for a VAT bill without squeezing cash flow

Simple habits that stop a quarterly VAT payment turning into a cash flow problem, and what to do if one lands badly.

3 November 2026 · 4 min read
Cash flowManaging cash flow through the quarter: a practical routine

A weekly and monthly routine that helps you see cash pressure early and act before it becomes urgent.

27 October 2026 · 4 min read
BorrowingWhat a personal guarantee really means for a director

What you are agreeing to when you personally guarantee a business loan, and the questions worth asking before you sign.

20 October 2026 · 5 min read
IndustryGrowing a hospitality business with finance

The main ways pubs, restaurants, cafés and hotels use finance to grow, and how to prepare for the conversation.

13 October 2026 · 5 min read
BorrowingHow interest rate changes affect business borrowing

What a base rate change means for fixed and variable business borrowing, and how to plan when rates may move.

6 October 2026 · 4 min read
GrowthFinancing your first van or vehicle fleet

Hire purchase, leasing and contract hire explained for your first van or a growing fleet of commercial vehicles.

29 September 2026 · 5 min read
BorrowingQuestions to ask a finance broker before you go ahead

Straightforward questions that help you understand how a finance broker works, how they are paid and what to expect.

22 September 2026 · 4 min read
Cash flowSeasonal businesses and stock finance: getting ahead of peak

How seasonal businesses can buy stock ahead of their busy period without leaving cash too tight in the run-up.

15 September 2026 · 4 min read
BorrowingWhen refinancing business debt makes sense

The situations where refinancing business borrowing can help, and the costs to check before you switch.

8 September 2026 · 4 min read
BorrowingGetting your accounts ready for a lender conversation

How to tidy your bookkeeping and accounts before speaking to a lender, so the numbers tell a clear and current story.

1 September 2026 · 4 min read

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