Finance
Most businesses need access to finance at some stage – either to get started or to help the business grow. Here we look at the most common sources of funding.
Key Guides
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Business debt recovery – A practical guide for small businesses
If your customers do not pay you on time (or at all), then they are inflicting serious damage to your business. It is something that is so often overlooked as ‘one of those things’ small…
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10 tips to consider before buying a business
If you’ve decided to buy an existing business rather than starting a completely new venture, here are ten things to consider before taking the plunge:
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10 late payment excuses used by customers – and how to deal with them
With late payment problems a constant burden for small business owners, we look at the most common delaying tactics used by customers, and how you can overcome these late payment excuses.
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Crowdfunding for small and start-up businesses – the basics
Raising business finance is difficult at the best of times but in today’s age of austerity banks, business angels and governments are tightening their belts, cutting off the supply of cash which is leaving start-ups…
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How peer-to-peer lending offers start-ups and small businesses a new funding option
If you need more finance to grow your business, there are a number of options to consider. You could turn to your own personal savings, ask family members for help, get a bank loan, issue…
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What is “gearing” and how can you make it work for your business?
When people talk about ‘gearing’ in a business, they are usually referring to one of two types; Financial gearing Operational gearing Here’s a guide to what gearing is, and how you can use it to…