Posts by Liam Redmond
How to get a business loan in 5 steps – Small Business UK
Running a successful small business requires healthy cash flow, sustainable growth, adaptability, and forward-planning. Naturally, this might require an extra injection of cash from time to time. Business loans are one of the most common sources of finance for SMEs and with the growth in alternative finance providers, such as Capify, over the past decade,…
Read MoreA guide to small business funding: Loans, eligibility and applications – Small Business UK
In this article, we walk you through what business funding is, the different types of funding you can apply for, how to make sure you’re eligible, and how to secure your loan. What can a business loan be used for? There are a variety of reasons why a business might apply for funding, including: Buying…
Read MoreThe Quad God Wore Screenprinted Balmain Jeans on Olympic Ice
The wardrobe of male professional figure skating has long offered a limited, albeit festive selection: crotch-hugging athletic trousers, vibrant, hand-embellished leotards, and flouncy, tucked-in shirts. But during the closing weekend of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, the options expanded to include designer drip, courtesy of one Ilia Malinin. Malinin—or the “Quad God,” as he…
Read MoreSpring Forecast 2026 – what small businesses should expect – Small Business UK
The Spring Forecast is scheduled for March 3, 2026. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is set to provide its latest fiscal forecast, which the Chancellor will respond to. First of all, don’t expect any new policy – Reeves has stressed in the past that there is to be one formal fiscal announcement per year…
Read MoreIs Jelqing the Secret to a Bigger Penis?
This story was featured in The Must Read, a newsletter in which our editors recommend one can’t-miss story every weekday. Sign up here to get it in your inbox. Where do we go when we die? Are we alone in the universe? Does size matter? Some things we can never know. But the answer to…
Read MoreFrom Paris to New York—This Is The Coat Stylish Women Swear By!
We’re all busy—kids, grandkids, work, errands, life. Most days, it feels like there’s barely a moment to breathe, let alone focus on yourself… or your outfit. BUT, that’s why I’m here—to make style simple so you can look polished without the overwhelm. Here’s one of my favorite no-fail style tricks:Add a trench coat. That’s it.…
Read MoreHow to start a vending machine business – Small Business UK
A vending machine might not be the most obvious idea for a new business venture, but it can be a lower-stress and flexible way of earning an income. If you’ve come over to this article after a session on TikTok, it’s no surprise. The #vendingmachine hashtag has almost 179,000 posts from around the world. Zooming…
Read MoreWhat is a PDQ machine and how does it work?
A PDQ (process data quickly) machine is a device used by a merchant that, as the name suggests, quickly processes and approves card transactions. So what’s the difference between a PDQ and a card payment machine? There isn’t one. PDQ, card machine, chip-and-pin machine – they’re all different names for the same thing – a…
Read MoreJam Cruise Is a Five-Day Escape From the Harsh Realities of a Troubled World. But Should It Be?
Jam Cruise 22 had not yet left the port the first time I saw someone almost die. The MSC Divina—an 1,100-foot mass of sunbaked white metal that first set sail 14 years ago—was still lashed to land in Miami when I decided to try one of its dozen-plus hot tubs, before the 3,300 other passengers…
Read MoreBest small business loans in the UK
As a small business owner you might be thinking about loans as a way of starting or growing your company. Unfortunately, loans are notoriously complicated, riddled with complex terms and teeny tiny small print. Let us demystify the process and show you some of the best small business loans around. The best small business loans…
Read MoreThe 7 best POS systems for bars and pubs – Small Business UK
Be it a nightclub, wine bar, or gastropub serving food, you need a point of sale (POS) system that makes yours and your team’s lives easier and keeps your customers coming back for another round. But which are the best POS systems for your bar or pub? And how do you decide between the many…
Read More5 Trendy Pants & Jeans That Are In for Spring 2026 — Would You Wear Them?
Pants trends can be intimidating and confusing. One season everything is skinny, the next it’s baggy, and suddenly we’re all supposed to wear capris again? Ugh. Do NOT worry—I’m breaking it all down for you in this post. As a quick reminder, the 80/20 rule applies to your wardrobe too: 80% timeless staples, 20% trend-driven…
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