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Identify finance options for your business (video)
In this video, business advisers explain how to identify finance options for your business.
Store and handle construction waste materials effectively
How storing and handling construction waste properly can help you comply with legislation and manage waste.
Monitor your site waste management plan's effectiveness
Monitor the effectiveness of your site waste management plan by collecting and analysing construction waste data.
Improve the way construction materials are bought and supplied
How to reduce construction site waste by improving the way your business buys and receives materials.
Site waste management communication and training
Informing everyone on site about the site waste management plan and providing training so they can follow it.
Checks HMRC will carry out against the criteria
HMRC will carry out checks to see if you meet the criteria for receiving AEO status.
Applying for AEO status
Find out how to apply for AEO status.
Where the AEO status is recognised
Find out where your AEO status is recognised.
Secure equity investment
How to secure private equity or business angel investment in your business.
Setting terms and conditions
How to set the terms of a contract between you and your customers.
Setting suitable payment terms for your customers
Payment terms are crucial to your cashflow and competitive position and should be explained clearly to customers.
Payment terms - commonly used invoice payment terms and their meanings
Payment terms and conditions used on invoices including Bill of Exchange, CIA, CBS, COD, EOM, NET 30 and Net 7.
VAT details to include on invoices
VAT-registered businesses must include extra information on invoices, such as identifying numbers and VAT paid.
Understanding depreciation of assets
The value of assets falls over time and can be written off in accounts spreading the cost over several tax years.
Taking court action to collect debts
Taking court action to collect debts.
Taking non-court action to collect debts
There are a number of ways of collecting a debt without having to go to court.
Claiming debt recovery costs on debts and payments
Your legal right to claim debt recovery costs from customers who pay late.
Advantages and disadvantages of using a debt collection agency
Using a debt collection agency could help your business but there are also some possible disadvantages to consider.
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.
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.