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Raising finance from friends and family
Financing from family and friends to start your business, including things to consider.
Steps to avoid cashflow problems in your business
Business practices and things to consider to avoid and prevent cashflow problems before they occur.
Advantages of using a cashflow forecast
How cashflow forecasts can be used to avoid overtrading and other problems.
Importance of cashflow management
Why good cashflow management is critical for business success.
Cashflow management techniques
How to manage your cashflow to help speed up cash inflows and slow down cash outflows to improve overall cashflow.
Cashflow management
How to manage your cashflow and avoid cash problems in your business.
Choose insurance to suit your business structure
You may require certain types of business insurance depending on the structure of your business.
Choose an accountant for your business
How to choose the best accountant for your business' accounting, financial and taxation requirements.
What questions should I ask an accountant?
A checklist of things that you should know about any prospective accountants.
Managing the relationship with your accountant
How to manage the relationship with your accountant and how to spot problems with the relationship.
Benefits of using an accountant
An accountant can help you with business records, tax returns and auditing requirements.
How to manage the relationship with your insurance adviser
Getting to know your insurance adviser will help you both ensure the business is covered if you make a claim.
Choosing an insurance adviser: advice and support
There are organisations that can advise you when looking for an insurance adviser.
How to choose an independent financial adviser
Decide on your insurance needs before searching for an independent financial adviser.
Problems with your insurance adviser
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Financial Ombudsman Service can help with insurance issues and complaints.
How to choose an insurance broker
Decide on your general and commercial insurance needs before searching for a broker.
Choose and manage a business bank account
How to choose a business bank account and the benefits of getting value from your current deal.
Advantages and disadvantages of switching business bank accounts
The benefits and issues involved around changing your business bank and how to switch accounts.
Advantages of having a business bank account
The advantages of setting up a business bank account for your business.
Choosing a business bank account
The different types of accounts and key factors to consider when choosing a business bank account.