Direct Debit Blog

At FastPay, we are a BACS-approved bureau with all payments covered by the Direct Debit Guarantee. FastPay understands the importance of robust cyber security while managing your company’s payments. As […]

The UK 2021/22 tax year is upon us and small businesses need to be aware of upcoming important tax dates. No need to panic, at FastPay we want to help […]

As a small business owner, knowing which bank suits your company best isn’t always easy. You could be a new business owner or a well-established one looking to change who […]

It’s no secret that businesses are suffering right now, especially smaller businesses and recent startups. There’s plenty of help out there in the form of loans, relief, tax breaks and […]

Confirmation of Payee (COP) is a system where the details of an individual or organisation that is being paid, “the payee”, can be confirmed so that the payer can ensure […]

Businesses who send data in payment files must do so securely in order to ensure that all important cash flow is in optimum health. SFTP helps to do just this […]

It has been an economically troubling year for businesses. Footfall is down 75% compared to the same period in 2019; manufacturing, retail, and travel are facing wholesale changes and lots […]

Return on Equity – or ROE to use the abbreviation – is an important financial metric used to measure the profitability of a business in relation to stockholder’s assets. But […]

Keeping on top of your finances is incredibly important, especially in modern times. There are so many subscriptions to keep track of these days, it’s hard to identify which services […]

For many self employed individuals, establishing a reliable cash flow is pivotal to making their small business work. As a result, mastering the art of invoicing is not just good […]