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Business Finance Bulletin Epsd 69: Growth Finance, Crowdfunding, Entrepreneurial Activity, Bank Lending

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. […]

April 10, 2015 / Comments Off
Hilton-Baird Late Payment Survey Results

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.

April 3, 2015 / Comments Off
Business Finance Bulletin Epsd 68: The Small Business Act, Business Lending, Credit Reports & Introbiz

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. […]

April 2, 2015 / Comments Off
Know Your Numbers and Your Financial Performance

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 […]

March 28, 2015 / Comments Off
Business Finance Bulletin Epsd 67: Late Payment, Alternative Funding, and Business Growth Tips

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 […]

March 27, 2015 / Comments Off
Business Finance Bulletin Epsd 66: Asset Finance, Financing Chinese Purchases, Financial Information

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 […]

March 20, 2015 / Comments Off
Business Finance Bulletin Epsd 65: Business Growth Bank Lending, New Banks & Selling Equity

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 […]

March 13, 2015 / Comments Off
Business Finance Bulletin Epsd 64: Business Confidence, Funding for Lending, Late Payment & Market Invoice

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 […]

March 6, 2015 / Comments Off
Business Finance Bulletin Epsd 63: Small Business Finance, Development Finance, Short Term Loans & Invoice Discounting

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 […]

February 27, 2015 / Comments Off
Business Finance Bulletin Epsd 62: Late Payment & Growth, Aldermore Bank and What Banks Want

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 […]

February 20, 2015 / Comments Off

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