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Taking non-court action to collect debts
There are a number of ways of collecting a debt without having to go to court.
Claiming debt recovery costs on debts and payments
Your legal right to claim debt recovery costs from customers who pay late.
Advantages and disadvantages of using a debt collection agency
Using a debt collection agency could help your business but there are also some possible disadvantages to consider.
What is equity finance and is it right for your business?
Work out whether equity finance can provide the finance you want for your business.
Advantages and disadvantages of factoring
Factoring boosts cashflow but there are costs and it brings a third party into the relationship between you and your customer.
Recourse factoring and non-recourse factoring
In certain circumstances, a factoring arrangement could involve the factor taking on the risk of bad debts.
How factoring works
Factors advance money to cover invoices and you repay an agreed percentage and fee.
What makes a business suitable for factoring?
Criteria that make your business eligible for factoring.
Advantages and disadvantages of equity finance
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of the use of equity finance or share capital in your business.
Secure equity investment: six top tips
Top tips on securing equity investment for your business.
Alternatives to equity finance
Loans and government support are possible alternatives to equity finance.
How to choose a factor or invoice discounter
Find a list of providers to choose from but examine them carefully and get personal recommendations.
Export factoring
Avoid currency fluctuation and invoice problems when exporting, minimise bad debt risk with credit protection.
Supplier finance
Benefits of supplier finance or reverse factoring to buyer and supplier.
Chemical manufacturing energy efficiency
Energy performance certificates for buildings, and reducing energy use at chemical manufacturing sites.
Advantages of green chemistry in chemical manufacturing
How you can use green chemistry principles to reduce your use and production of hazardous materials and substances.
Renewable energy in chemical manufacturing
Renewable energy sources for chemical manufacturers, such as solar, wind and water power and biomass.
Ten top tips for resource efficiency in chemical manufacturing
How chemical manufacturing businesses can reduce their waste and use raw materials more efficiently.
Reducing chemical manufacturing carbon emissions
How chemical manufacturing businesses can reduce their impact on the environment by reducing carbon emissions.
Overview of a commercial mortgage
The commercial mortgage market and getting the right mortgage for your business.