Finance & Grants

Article: Business Angels

Business Angels Finance of £25,000 to £750,000 can be surprisingly difficult to obtain. Banks generally require security and most venture capital firms are not interested in financing these amounts. Business angels are wealthy, entrepreneurial...

Article: Car Finance

Car Finance If you have decided to invest or reinvest in cars for your business, raising the money is unlikely to be a problem. Provided you have the cash for the deposit, and a reasonable credit record, any dealer will arrange terms. But arranging...

Article: Export Finance

Export Finance Exporting tends to be more demanding, financially, than selling in the UK. Consignments are usually larger, lead times are longer and the risks are more difficult to control. Negotiating the terms of an export sale is a matter of...

Article: Finance and Money

Finance and Money What Types of Finance are available to you and what best suits your business now? Getting the right type of funding can make a big difference to the success of your business. This section takes you through some of the main types...

Article: Financing Equipment

Financing Equipment Hiring or leasing equipment is one way of making your working capital go further. Instead of paying out up front, you can spread your payments over a set period, and benefit from the use of the equipment in the meantime. Of course...

Article: Financing Your Business

Financing Your Business A solid financial base is essential when you are starting up a new business. The right financing package will carry you through any temporary difficulties yet still allow you to make the most of growth opportunities when they...

Article: Getting a Grant for Your Business

Getting a Grant for Your Business Securing grant funding could really help your business develop and grow. But even experts can find it difficult to keep track of the hundreds of different grant schemes which keep appearing and then disappearing. This...

Article: Government Grants, All About

All About Government Grants Brought to you courtesy of the Enterprise Advisory Service (See also GovGrants Global Membership) "This Government believes in enterprise and opportunity. We want to create ...

Article: Grants

Grants What do you need to consider when deciding whether to apply for grants? This section takes you through: the types of grant that are available the factors affecting eligibility sources of grant finance ...

Article: Grants

Grants Even experts can find it difficult to keep track of the hundreds of different grant schemes which keep appearing - and then disappearing. This briefing will give you a good idea of whether your start-up business is likely to be eligible for a...

Article: Import Finance

Import Finance Many businesses find importing requires greater financial flexibility and reserves than buying from a UK supplier. Rather than buying on credit, you must often commit finance well before delivery. Negotiating the right agreement with...

Article: Late Payment of Invoices (1998)

Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 1. Introduction (ACT UPDATED : 2002) At is4profit we are committed to offering you valuable advice that will benefit your business practices, your efficiency levels and most...

Article: Loans & Overdrafts

Loans & Overdrafts Do you need more information to help you decide whether you should take out a loan or an overdraft? This section looks at: whether loans and overdrafts are suitable for your business needs how to obtain a...

Article: Overdrafts and Bank Loans

Overdrafts and Bank Loans Overdrafts and loans are the most common form of external financing available to businesses. Used properly, they provide a simple and effective way of financing the growth of your business. But despite their widespread use,...

Article: Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme

Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme The Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme has been suspended. The type of lending previously provided under SFLG – to businesses that lack collateral and/or track record – will still be available under the new...

Article: Venture Capital

Venture Capital So you have a business idea with high growth potential. Have you considered using venture capital instead of grants and loans? This section will help you to assess: whether venture capital is suitable for your business ...

Article: Your Money and Your Business

Your Money and Your Business As the owner-manager of a small or medium enterprise, your own financial affairs are likely to be closely entwined with the way you run your business. You should think about how the business will affect your own finances...