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Plain-English guides on business banking, payments, and growing your business — from the RUUT team.

Business Tips

How to Open a UK Business Bank Account in Under 5 Minutes

Traditional banks take weeks. We explain what documents you actually need and how modern business accounts have changed the game for UK SMEs.

12 March 20264 min read
Payments

Card Payment Fees Explained: What UK Businesses Are Actually Paying

From interchange to scheme fees, payment processing costs can be opaque. Here's a plain-English breakdown of every fee on your statement — and how to reduce them.

5 March 20266 min read
International

The Real Cost of International Transfers for UK Small Businesses

Most banks advertise low transfer fees but make their margin on the exchange rate. We show you how to calculate the true cost of sending money abroad.

26 February 20265 min read
Company Formation

Sole Trader vs Limited Company: Which Is Right for Your UK Business?

Tax liability, personal protection, credibility — we break down the key differences so you can make the right structural decision from day one.

18 February 20267 min read
Working Capital

How Revenue-Based Financing Works — and When It Makes Sense

Unlike traditional loans, revenue-based financing scales with your income. Here's when it's a smart move and what to watch out for.

10 February 20265 min read
Security

FCA Regulation and Safeguarding: What It Means for Your Business Money

Not all fintech accounts are equal. We explain what FCA authorisation, e-money safeguarding, and FSCS protection actually cover — and don't cover.

3 February 20265 min read

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