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Prepare to secure equity investment
How to present a high-growth business plan to private equity investors
Seven tips on how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign
Top tips and advice to help you run a successful crowdfunding campaign
How to pitch to potential investors (video)
In this video, business advisers explain how to pitch to potential investors.
Understanding depreciation of assets
The value of assets falls over time and can be written off in accounts spreading the cost over several tax years.
Making changes to share capital
Companies House must be informed of a change in share capital and of the allotment of new shares.
How are shares issued?
Issuing share capital and definitions of the relevant terminology.
Paying dividends and paying tax
How and when to pay a dividend to shareholders and how much employee shareholders can reinvest.
The advantages and considerations of joining the London Stock Exchange Main Market
What to consider before joining the Main Market, how it could affect your business and the potential advantages.
Export factoring
Avoid currency fluctuation and invoice problems when exporting, minimise bad debt risk with credit protection.
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.
How to choose a factor or invoice discounter
Find a list of providers to choose from but examine them carefully and get personal recommendations.
Appoint advisers for successful flotation
The advisers you need for a flotation including corporate advisers, stockbrokers, corporate lawyers and accountants
Advantages of joining AIM
Benefits of joining AIM include business growth and the opportunity for companies to raise their profile
Eligibility requirements when joining the London Stock Exchange Main Market
The Main Market eligibility criteria, listing requirements and continuing obligations that must be complied with
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.
What makes a business suitable for factoring?
Criteria that make your business eligible for factoring.
Advantages and disadvantages of business angel funding
Investment from a business angel could help your business but it’s also important to consider any disadvantages of using an angel investor.
Is the London Stock Exchange Main Market right for your business?
How to decide if the Main Market is suitable for your business, and an introduction to Premium and Standard Listing.
Is AIM right for your business?
AIM entry criteria, investment readiness and alternatives for your business.