You’ve recently seen one of the major banks advertising “invoice financing” as a way to improve cash flow for your business. What is this, and is it something worth considering for your company?
Published 25.05.2012
Given the state of the economy, keeping your cash flowing is vital. Invoice discounting is one way of doing this. It provides a cash advance based on the value of your invoices. Is it right for your
company, and how much does it cost?
Published 11.03.2009
New rules will prevent one business from blocking another using its invoices as collateral to raise finance. When and how might this affect your company?
Published 16.11.2015
As an alternative to mainstream financial institutions, small and medium-sized companies are being offered the opportunity to secure investment via “crowd funding”. So if you need a cash injection,
is it an option worth considering?
Published 06.03.2012
Many small businesses head straight to the bank when they need additional finance. But before you start filling out a loan application, it is worth looking into the alternatives. Might equity finance
be the way to go?
Published 30.04.2019
You’re looking to raise cash to provide working capital and to expand your business. The terms of the loan offered by the bank aren’t attractive. Might a mini-bond provide a cheaper and better
solution?
Published 05.04.2016
You’re starting a new company with a couple of colleagues and you’ve each agreed to inject cash loans to get the business off the ground. What’s the best method of protecting your investment?
Published 08.07.2015
As part of the government’s new “Finance for Lending Scheme”, Natwest has made £2.5 billion available to small businesses that require loans of between £1,000 and £25,000. Sounds good but is there a
catch?
Published 01.10.2012
Many businesses have put their development plans on hold. The perception is that credit is scarce and that most small business loan applications are routinely rejected. If you need funding, where can
you turn in the current climate?
Published 12.06.2019
The Bank of England has announced that the closure of its Funding for Lending scheme for SMEs has been deferred. How might this help your business obtain additional finance?
Published 10.12.2015