Raising finance
If you are thinking of expanding your business, or starting a new one, you will need to raise finance. This requires careful planning and good professional advice.
How to present a request for finance to your bank
We recommend you tell your bank manager what is required, and ensure that you present him or her with a proper proposal for consideration. Banks are in business and make a considerable profit from lending money. moreRaising finance for your business
Raising finance for businesses following the credit crunch and the recession is challenging to say the least. If you are thinking of expanding your business, or starting a new one, you will need to raise finance. moreBusiness plans: the foundation for success
Any business, whether it is just starting out or is considering the next stage in its development, will need a business plan. moreFinding the money to develop your business
Are you looking to start a business, or in need of capital to expand? We discuss here a number of options other than bank funding. moreAnnual financial planning
Planning is all-important in business. By planning for the future, a business can focus on how best to boost profit margins, to manage costs and to set achievable, realistic targets for growth. moreAlternative ways of extracting profit
Your company pays corporation tax on its profits, but you are only taxed personally on what you draw out of the company as a salary, bonus, or by other means. The dividends you receive from your company are effectively tax-free in your hands, if your total income for the tax year is less than about £37,000. moreBusiness debit and credit cards - pros and cons
Using credit and debit cards for your business saves the inconvenience of a chequebook and the risk of cash. moreGovernment grants and loan schemes
The government offers a number of business loans and grants, as do Regional Development Agencies and local authorities. moreHow would the euro affect your business?
The economic and political debates over whether adopting the euro would be in Britain's best interest have abated. However, some commentators believe that the UK's eventual membership of the eurozone is inevitable. moreKnowledge centre
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