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Finance
Guidance on raising finance, finance options, managing finance, financial planning and accounts, managing cashflow, improving business performance and managing a business when economic conditions are tough
Equity finance
Overview of what equity finance is and how to find it.
Supplier finance
Benefits of supplier finance or reverse factoring to buyer and supplier.
Alternatives to equity finance
Loans and government support are possible alternatives to equity finance.
Prepare to raise finance
What you can do to prepare your business to raise finance
Shares and equity finance
Assess whether your business could benefit from equity finance, issuing shares or floating on the stock market
Raising finance for innovation
Where and how to find funding for research and innovation projects if you can't access government grants
Advantages and disadvantages of equity finance
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of the use of equity finance or share capital in your business.
Borrowing finance for your business
Guidance on options available to businesses, including bank finance, commercial mortgages, finance from friends or family and tax efficient borrowing
Choose the right finance options
Find out about types of finance and decide which method of financing is the best fit for your needs
Finance - find a case study
Case studies focusing how businesses have raised finance, managed financial accounts and overcome financial difficulties
Financing from friends and family
Pros and cons of getting a loan from friends and family and your tax position on repayments.
Prepare your pitch to secure finance
What to include in your pitch to secure finance and how to structure your presentation
Present your pitch to secure finance
How to successfully present your pitch to investors
Options for financing business growth (video)
In this video, business advisers explain the importance of getting the right finance for your business growth.
What is equity finance and is it right for your business?
Work out whether equity finance can provide the finance you want for your business.
Apply for bank finance: step-by-step
Before applying for bank finance, take a step-by-step approach so that you have the best chance of success.
Identify finance options for your business (video)
In this video, business advisers explain how to identify finance options for your business.
Financing new product or service development
How to finance new product or service development, assess various funding options and analyse the costs involved in bringing your product to market
Bank finance
Bank finance options available for businesses, their advantages and disadvantages, and sources of advice.