From start-up to scale-up: preparing for growth by understanding funder expectations and getting your financial house in order. Scaling up your business is exciting – but it also comes with its own set of challenges. One of the most significant? Securing the right finance to fuel that growth.

Here’s what every founder (or future founder) should know about pitching to investors, with a few eyebrow-raisers, a couple of cautionary tales, and plenty of takeaways to keep you on the right side of the fundraising table.

Non-profits face a unique blend of challenges—from maintaining financial stability and navigating tight budgets to meeting complex compliance requirements. Unlike for-profit organisations, you’re not chasing profit—you’re striving to make an impact. But that impact relies on sound financial management.

Introducing the Apron Card: the small business expense card that might just be the missing puzzle piece in your finance stack.

Even in the earliest stages of running a business, managing payroll can quickly turn into a time-consuming and complex challenge. So why not leave it to the experts? Outsourcing could be exactly the solution you need. In this article, we explore why businesses choose to outsource payroll, what options are available, and what to bear in mind when selecting a provider.

Small businesses across the UK will continue to enjoy secure access to cash services, thanks to a newly extended partnership between the Post Office and the country’s major banks.

At Zyla Accountants, we’ve spent years supporting fast-growing technology companies, and we know exactly what it takes to stay compliant, scale fast, and make confident financial decisions.

For technology businesses, staying on top of accounting compliance is more than a legal obligation, it’s a strategic advantage.

At Zyla Accountants, we’ve seen firsthand how transformative the right funding can be for ambitious small and medium-sized businesses. If you're planning to raise capital, here’s a step-by-step financial roadmap to help make your business investment-ready.

You may have noticed headlines about the latest round of US trade tariffs – and the ripple effect they’re already having on markets across the globe. While it may feel like something that only affects big corporations or global investors, UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) should also take note.

Big changes are coming to the way companies are registered and maintained in the UK — and it all starts with identity verification.

As of April 8, 2025, Companies House has officially launched its identity verification service as part of a phased rollout.