In the latest Business Finance Bulletin episode Rob Warlow looks at a recent report from the British Business Bank on the low level of awareness and activity in selling equity to raise growth finance. If you are sold on the idea of selling equity Rob looks at Crowdcube’s statistics for the first quarter of 2015. […]
Hilton-Baird, the debt collection and cash flow solution provider, has issued the results of its 2015 Late Payment Survey. Here is a useful videographic with the key highlights.
In the latest Business Finance Bulletin episode Rob Warlow looks at the enactment of the Small Business Enterprise and Employment Act which is a milestone for small businesses in addressing a number of issues holding many back. The Act resolves problems such as access to finance and late payment which will ease financing of growth. […]
When looking at getting business finance one aspect of your business you must be comfortable with is your financial performance. When discuss your finance request knowing your numbers and key aspects of your financial performance will set you apart from the majority of businesses. Being able to read (and understand!) a Balance Sheet and a […]
In the latest Business Finance Bulletin episode Rob Warlow looks at how late payment continues to get increased focus by the government with revisions of the Prompt Payment Code and proposed legislation. Rob also shares surveys carried out by the Forum of Private Business and the Federations of Small Businesses looking at the extent of […]
In the latest Business Finance Bulletin episode Rob Warlow looks at news from the Asset Based Finance Association on how asset finance business is booming. If you are looking to purchase plant and equipment via Asset Finance Rob discusses the emergence of a relatively new provider in the market, Secure Trust Bank. If you purchase […]
In the latest Business Finance Bulletin Rob Warlow looks at evidence of a continued increase in confidence amongst small business owners with positive news from a survey carried out by Hitachi Capital. Rob also looks at signs that the success rate in getting a ‘yes’ from banks is on the up according to the FSB’s […]
In the latest Business Finance Bulletin Rob Warlow looks at recent surveys from Close Brothers and the government’s Business Innovation and Skills Department on growing confidence levels amongst business owners in the UK. Rob also looks at the latest figures from the Bank of England on the Funding for Lending Scheme which shows a continued […]
In the latest Business Finance Bulletin Rob Warlow discusses findings from the latest SME Finance Monitor report on small businesses appetite to borrow. Is it as strong as we think? One industry sector that does struggle to raise finance is the UK house building trade. Rob shares news of a new fund Santander is putting […]
In the latest Business Finance Bulletin Rob Warlow looks at findings from the ACCA and BACS on how businesses are being held back from growth by late payment. Challenger bank Aldermore has released its 2014 trading figures and Rob looks at how they are helping UK businesses access finance. The importance of business planning and […]