Raising Money

Small Business Loans - An Overview
[March 25, 2008] Small business loans can provide a very flexible solution to any type of funding requirement. This article provides a high level overview of startup loans and what to look out for.

Business Finance - Essential facts about Business Angels
[October 8, 2007] Here are some other essential facts you need to know about Business Angels before you go hunting their cash.

Applying for a small business loan: preparation before meeting your bank manager
[August 22, 2007] There are some clear steps you can take before meeting your bank manager that will increase your chances of getting the business loan you need.

The secrets of getting a business bank loan
[August 21, 2007] Banks have a number of tough rules that you need to know before you approach them for a loan. Here are the secrets behind getting that business bank loan.

How does the Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme work?
[July 16, 2007] The Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme is particularly useful for businesses that have been turned down for loans elsewhere, because they don’t have enough assets to secure the loan.

How to fund your business - Overview
[June 26, 2007] One of the least exciting things about starting your own business is getting the finances sorted out (unless you’re an accountant of course). An overview of some of the main business funding options.

Factoring - Get your business funding to work harder, so you don't have to!
[June 7, 2007] More and more owner-managers are recognising that significant time savings can be made if they outsource this element of their operations to factoring specialists and invoice finance.

Invoice Finance boom for small businesses
[June 5, 2007] Invoice Financing is rapidly growing in popularity for businesses who use assets as a means of funding business development.

Dragons' Master Class - the numbers you need to know!
[May 1, 2007] This article highlights some of the financials that any aspiring entrepreneur needs to know before submitting or pitching a business plan to a ‘dragon’ of any hue.

How to boost investor interest in your startup business
[February 28, 2007] Start-up businesses can increase their chances of funding by taking early steps to structure their business to take advantage of the tax incentives available to potential investors, says g2i.

How to secure business funding for start-ups
[November 15, 2006] Finding the cash to develop a business idea can appear a daunting prospect but in recent years a huge range of resources have been made available to budding entrepreneurs.

Raising Money - What lenders look for before handing out cash
[October 31, 2006] You seek to borrow funds from banks, business angels or government agencies. While they make money by lending it, they also want to know that it is safe in your hands.

Angels or dragons - who do you trust?
[October 26, 2006] Identifying the sources of funding that are available to your new business is only half the battle. Deciding which source is best for you and presenting your business as an attractive investment prospect is another challenge completely.

Business Grants - An Overview
[December 8, 2005] An overview of the main types of business grants available to start-ups and existing businesses - provided by UK national organisations or EU sources

Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme - Advice and Application Guide
[December 1, 2005] Some background to the SFLG scheme, the recent changes, plus what a potential lender would expect to see information on from a small business

A practical guide to business grants
[November 28, 2005] So you’ve got a brilliant idea, but no cash. You need start up capital to move your business from an idea to reality. Top tips to secure a business grant.

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