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
Your company needs extra cash for working capital and your fellow directors are looking to you to provide it. You’re happy to lend the money, but naturally you want some security. What are your
options?
Published 29.04.2014
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’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
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’d like to expand your company but to do so need a significant cash injection. If your bank is unwilling to lend a sufficient amount you’ve heard that the “EIS” may provide attractive tax breaks
for investors. What’s involved?
Published 20.12.2006
In autumn 2014 PayPal Working Capital (PWC) will be launched - it’s going to offer quick, interest-free cash advances to small businesses. Is this an ideal funding solution or something to be
avoided?
Published 02.09.2014
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