Earlier this year, in an attempt to help small businesses secure funding, the government-backed Enterprise Finance Guarantee was introduced. But is it working, and can its remaining £1 billion help
your company?
Published 10.07.2009
Your company experiences short-term cash flow problems from time to time but doesn’t want to go cap in hand to the bank. Could a director borrow the money personally and pass it on to the company?
Published 10.10.2007
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
Despite the banks relaxing their rules, borrowing is still not easy for companies. But might your pension fund and trade premises be the key to providing a cash injection for your business?
Published 14.06.2011
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
You personally borrowed money to provide extra working capital for your company. It’s going to reimburse you, but if it’s not done the right way it will result in a tax and NI bill. How can you turn
this potential tax trap to your advantage?
Published 04.05.2016
Trade credit is one of the most valuable financing tools a business can have. How can you get more trade credit from your suppliers to prop up your working capital requirements or fund company
growth?
Published 06.09.2021
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
Directors are the only financial lifeline for many small companies, but by lending money to their business they might be putting their own financial future at risk. What can they do to protect
themselves?
Published 19.04.2012