Start Up Stage...
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A Business Idea that Makes Money
Many people have fantastic business ideas that fail due to inadequate research and failing to assess the feasibility of the new business idea in the wider business…...
Banks and Business Financing
Business financing from banks will include loans and overdrafts, but there are also a wide range of additional services that can be utilised by the business customer....
Financing a Business Using Credit Cards
Many successful businesses have used the credit card financing route during their early development but there are pros and cons to this risky business financing method....
Finding the Right Business Financing
Finding the right business financing is vital to ensure that your business stays financially healthy and has enough working capital to pay creditors and suppliers on…...
Funding Options from Friends and Family
Obtaining funding for a business through friends and family can be a good option but there are certain pitfalls that should be considered when taking this borrowing…...
Investing Your Money in Your Business
Investing your own money in your own business will not always guarantee backing from other investors but finding other financing without this proof of commitment will…...
Long Term Finance Options
Long-term finance options are usually a necessity within any business and can include secured or unsecured loans and funding from outside investors....
Other Ways to Raise Business Finances
There are alternative ways to raise business finances, and for new businesses government business support agencies should be the first port of call....
Securing Property to Gain Business Funds
Secured loans are a common way to gain business funds but there are consequences to this type of financing that the borrower should be fully aware....
Short Term Finance Options
Working capital is a vital requirement for most businesses and there are a number of short-term finance options available including business overdrafts and short term…...
Soft Loan Options for Your Business
Soft loans are a form of business funding from government agencies and private companies, and the benefits can include reduced interest rates and loans without security....
Ten Ways to Finance Your Business
Finding the right type of business financing can be a major obstacle but there are numerous different funding options to consider instead of the traditional business…...
Understanding Business Ratios
How to use key business ratios to improve your business's profits...
Using an Overdraft to Start a Business
Many businesses have used overdraft facilities as a start-up financing option, but this flexible credit tool does have pitfalls as well as advantages....
Your Assets and Raising Business Funds
Using your own assets to raise business funds may seem like a risky prospect but the long term rewards can outweigh the initial risk....