Business Finance Bulletin No 56: Planning for Business Growth and Sources of Finance
In the first edition of 2015 Rob Warlow looks at reports of strong business confidence levels and the desire to grow amongst many businesses. However, there are some facing a more challenging environment with three key barriers to growth being blamed.
Of those businesses looking for finance Rob reviews a survey carried out by the Institute of Directors which lists the sources of finance that business owners are turning to.
When it comes to lending to small businesses news from the High Street banks has been bleak but as Rob reveals, the latest figures from the Bank of England show positive growth for two months in a row, which is a positive sign.
And in the Business Finance Tip of the Week Rob shares two key questions you ask of yourself and your team when planning for a year of growth.
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