Trade Finance Hub: newest pagesFinance for trades explained in plain English: asset finance for plant, vans, HGVs and scaffold stock, VAT and tax bill loans, and cash flow finance, by trade and by asset.https://tradefinancehub.co.uk/2026-11-13T00:00:00ZTrade Finance HubHaulage finance: cash flow, invoices, fuel and growthhttps://tradefinancehub.co.uk/haulage-finance2026-11-13T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZHaulage finance for the whole business: the gap between paying fuel and drivers and getting paid, invoice finance and proof of delivery, fuel cards, subcontractors and growing your O licence.Telehandler finance: LOLER records, attachments, used valueshttps://tradefinancehub.co.uk/telehandler-finance2026-11-13T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZTelehandler finance explained: how lenders view standard, high-reach, rotating and farm telehandlers, LOLER examination records, attachments and work platforms, hire demand, theft and used values.Van finance for business: HP vs contract hire, VAT, rackinghttps://tradefinancehub.co.uk/van-finance2026-11-13T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZVan finance for business explained: HP vs contract hire, mileage and return conditions, funding racking and tipper or Luton conversions, VAT on vans vs crew cabs, and growing a fleet.Excavator finance: mini diggers, tilt rotators, hours, thefthttps://tradefinancehub.co.uk/excavator-finance2026-11-13T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZExcavator finance explained: how micro, mini, midi and tracked diggers differ, funding buckets, breakers and tilt rotators, proving hours on a used machine, theft and towing.Corporation tax loans: deadlines, HMRC interest, Time to Payhttps://tradefinancehub.co.uk/corporation-tax-loans2026-11-13T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZCorporation tax loans explained: the 9 months and 1 day deadline, quarterly instalments for large companies, how HMRC interest works, Time to Pay vs a loan, and planning around your year end.Groundworks finance: plant, valuations, CIS and winterhttps://tradefinancehub.co.uk/groundworks-finance2026-11-12T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZGroundworks finance for contractors: buying vs hiring plant, the cash gap on applications for payment, CIS deductions, the VAT reverse charge, muck-away and winter.Roofing finance: access kit, vans and materials cash flowhttps://tradefinancehub.co.uk/roofing-finance2026-11-12T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZRoofing finance for roofing contractors: funding MEWPs, hoists and vans, paying for materials before stage payments, weather gaps, domestic vs commercial work and the VAT reverse charge.Scaffold lorry finance: chassis, body build and cranehttps://tradefinancehub.co.uk/scaffold-lorry-finance2026-11-12T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZScaffold lorry finance explained: funding a dropside wagon's chassis, body build and lorry loader crane, restricted O licences, LOLER, used wagons and yard-to-site wear.Plant hire finance: fleet facilities, utilisation and cash flowhttps://tradefinancehub.co.uk/plant-hire-finance2026-11-12T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZPlant hire finance for hire companies: how lenders read a hire fleet's accounts and utilisation, operated vs self-drive hire, batch facilities, replacement cycles and hire-income cash flow.Scaffolding equipment finance: system, hoists, roofs, towershttps://tradefinancehub.co.uk/scaffolding-equipment-finance2026-11-12T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZScaffolding equipment finance, item by item: how lenders view system scaffold, temporary roofs, hoists, loading bays, edge protection and towers, and the paperwork that helps.Operator licence financial standing calculator (O licence)https://tradefinancehub.co.uk/operator-licence-financial-standing-calculator2026-11-12T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZFree operator licence financial standing calculator: enter your licence type and number of lorries or vans to see how much money you must show, and the extra for adding vehicles.VAT late payment penalty calculator (with interest)https://tradefinancehub.co.uk/vat-late-payment-penalty-calculator2026-11-12T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZFree VAT late payment penalty calculator: enter the VAT owed, the deadline and the date you pay to see HMRC's first and second penalties and late payment interest.Plant finance: new and used plant, hire fleets, refinancehttps://tradefinancehub.co.uk/plant-finance2026-11-12T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZPlant finance explained: funding new and used diggers, dumpers and telehandlers, finance for hire fleets vs owner-operators, buying at auction, capital allowances and refinancing.HGV finance: lorries, trailers and your O licencehttps://tradefinancehub.co.uk/hgv-finance2026-11-12T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZHGV finance explained for hauliers: funding tractor units, rigids and trailers, why finance doesn't count as operator licence financial standing, used trucks and haulage cash flow.Hire purchase vs leasing for business equipmenthttps://tradefinancehub.co.uk/hire-purchase-vs-leasing2026-11-12T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZHire purchase vs leasing for business equipment and vehicles: who owns the asset, how VAT is paid, balloons, contract hire, end-of-term options and which suits which trade.VAT loans for businesses: how they work vs Time to Payhttps://tradefinancehub.co.uk/vat-loans2026-11-12T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZVAT loans explained: how a business loan can spread a VAT bill, the HMRC late payment penalty timeline, Time to Pay as an alternative, and when borrowing isn't the answer.Scaffolding finance: stock, wagons and cash flowhttps://tradefinancehub.co.uk/scaffolding-finance2026-11-12T00:00:00Z2026-11-13T00:00:00ZScaffolding finance explained: why lenders treat scaffold stock differently, funding system scaffold and wagons, refinancing your yard, and handling CIS and retentions.