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The Importance of Management Information – Business Finance Bulletin Xtra

This edition of the Business Finance Bulletin Xtra our guest is David Lewis of Camrose Consulting Ltd We talk with David about the importance of producing Management Information, what goes into a good MI pack and how to use it to support your business growth plans and lender finance applications. If you want to know […]

April 23, 2020 / Comments Off
All Things Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme – BFB 295

This week’s Business Finance Bulletin is another Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) special. Opening this episode, we look at the announcement that Funding Circle has now joined the panel of accredited CBILS lenders. How will Funding Circle change the Scheme, and will it lead to a speeding up in distribution of funds? We also […]

April 20, 2020 / Comments Off
Access to Finance Shrinks; Business Confidence and Cashflow; and Young Entrepreneurs Grant – BFB 294

To open this week’s Bulletin, we look at the knock-on effect of changes to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and general lender reaction to the crisis which has jointly led to a fall in the availability of finance. Evidence is now emerging of the impact the virus is having on businesses. We review a […]

April 6, 2020 / Comments Off
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme – The Sequel

The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme has been revised to make more businesses eligible for CBILS. We look at how the changes could benefit businesses. If you would prefer to listen to the podcast version you can click below or download to listen to later via our Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher or itunes channel.

April 3, 2020 / Comments Off
Changes to Insolvency Law, Business Viability for CBILS & Planning Ahead to Raise Finance – BFB 293

Opening our latest Bulletin, we look at the recent government announcement on changes to The Insolvency Act. The move is designed to protect Directors from personal liability claims in respect of Wrongful Trading. Why has this change been made? aspect of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme that is catching businesses by surprise is the […]

March 30, 2020 / Comments Off
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme – Work in Progress

We are a few days into the launch of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme. How is it doing? Assessing progress, it’s very much work in progress. If you would prefer to listen to the podcast version you can click below or download to listen to later via our Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher or itunes channel.

March 27, 2020 / Comments Off
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme Launched – BFB 292

The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme has been formally launched. This special Business Finance Bulletin we look at how it works and why it’s still not going to be the solution many businesses are hoping for. If you would prefer to listen to the podcast version you can click below or download to listen to […]

March 23, 2020 / Comments Off
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme Is Not For Every Business

We have been getting many calls about the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme. However, many businesses don’t realise that it may not the solution they are hoping for. Here’s why you may not be eligible. You can also listen to the podcast version below on Soundcloud or via via Spotify, Stitcher or itunes channel.

March 18, 2020 / Comments Off
Government, Bank of England & High Street Bank Finance Support; Managing Cashflow Tips – BFB 291

This Business Finance Bulletin episode is devoted to one topic, being support offered to UK businesses struggling from the ongoing CV crisis. Businesses are starting to see the change in circumstances negatively impact on sales and cashflow. To open, we look at support measures the government and the Bank of England have announced to ensure […]

March 16, 2020 / Comments Off
Emergency Funding Support, Nat West Business Account Fees and AskIf EFG Loans – BFB 290

UK businesses have been hit by a number of financial shocks this year which can have an impact on sales, profitability and cashflow. To open this Bulletin, we look at the level off support being offered by banks to ease the burden. To improve its position in the market we review changes Nat West has […]

March 8, 2020 / Comments Off

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