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
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
The banks continue to be tight fisted when it comes to lending to businesses. Coming to the rescue is a new type of short-term finance based on invoice discounting, but with a twist. What’s the full
story?
Published 01.10.2012
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
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
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
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
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
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
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