The new site explains the different types of finance available and how to make a loan application.

Barclays plc (LON:BARC) and ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) have joined forces to launch a new website offering free, impartial financial advice to small businesses across the UK.

Faced with continuing economic uncertainty, small businesses may be unsure about who to turn to for advice on securing finance for their business.

This new website explains the different types of finance available, what to consider when choosing which one is right for your business, and how to make the loan application. This is all backed up by examples of business plans and model cash-flows to ensure businesses are fully equipped to apply for a business loan.

Andrew Leck, head of ACCA UK said: "Finance is key to the survival and growth of any business. Small businesses are the life-blood of the UK economy, and we are delighted to be working with Barclays to offer much-needed advice to those that do so much to help the economy."

Sue Hayes, Product & Marketing Director, Barclays Business and Personal Banking Solutions said: "It’s when we all work together – banks and organisations like ACCA and its members – that we can really achieve great things to help British business."