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Recourse factoring and non-recourse factoring
In certain circumstances, a factoring arrangement could involve the factor taking on the risk of bad debts.
How factoring works
Factors advance money to cover invoices and you repay an agreed percentage and fee.
How to choose a factor or invoice discounter
Find a list of providers to choose from but examine them carefully and get personal recommendations.
Advantages and disadvantages of factoring
Factoring boosts cashflow but there are costs and it brings a third party into the relationship between you and your customer.
What makes a business suitable for factoring?
Criteria that make your business eligible for factoring.
The basics of starting a business
Simple steps to create a business plan, find customers and decide on a legal structure for your startup business
Key challenges for young entrepreneurs
The main challenges that young entrepreneurs may need to overcome from lack of experience to sourcing finance
Overview of a commercial mortgage
The commercial mortgage market and getting the right mortgage for your business.
What commercial mortgage lenders need to know
Commercial mortgages and the information a lender will need before considering your application.
Business networks and support for disabled entrepreneurs
A list of organisations and networks that provide support for disabled entrepreneurs
Starting a business when on benefits
Starting a business can have an impact on benefits you may receive, learn how you could be affected
Company shares and shareholders
The advantages of selling shares in your company and the entitlements of an individual who buys shares.
Starting a business: ongoing training
Training will support the development of a business, understand the importance of ongoing training
Choosing a payment card provider
Key factors to consider when choosing business debit, charge or credit cards and where to find providers.
How to attract investment
What you can do to make your business investment ready and how to prepare to approach investors
Secure equity investment
How to secure private equity or business angel investment in your business.
Credit checks in Europe
The credit check system in Europe
UK business bank accounts for Europe
Business accounts and services from UK banks for doing business in Europe.
Accessibility of European banks
The face-to-face and remote access services you can expect to be offered by European banks.
Set up a limited company
How to incorporate and register a limited company and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and more