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Better Business Finance
Impartial loan financing information and support to businesses and entrepreneurs looking to develop and grow.
Business financing options - an overview
An overview of the business finance options available when starting up or running a business.
Finance options for new businesses
Choosing the right mix of self-financing, bank or private loans or outside investors and grant support.
Other sources of business finance
How you can source start-up finance from within your local community and how to access peer group lenders.
Finding finance for seasonal businesses
Arrange repayment terms on overdrafts, loans, mortgages, leasing and factoring to suit seasonal highs and lows.
Equity finance: the equity gap
What the equity gap is, how you could avoid it, and guidance on Enterprise Capital Funds.
Six sources of equity finance
Outline of the various sources of equity finance available to businesses.
Mentoring, networking, finance and training for startups
How to find ongoing business advice through mentors or networks, and financial support available to new businesses.
Raising finance from friends and family
Financing from family and friends to start your business, including things to consider.
Financing from friends and family: loan or investment?
How giving a share in your business is an option if you need long-term funds from friends and family.
Financing from friends and family: tax implications
Understand the tax implications of investment and interest-bearing borrowing from friends and family.
Sources of start-up finance in an economic downturn
How to find funding from different sources for starting your business in challenging economic times.
Keep business finance forecasts up to date
Why and how you should assess and maintain your budgets and business plans on a regular basis.
Choose the right finance when starting a business
How to assess different finance options when starting a new business and how to make the right choice for your business.
Advantages and disadvantages of raising finance from friends and family
The advantages and potential problems of finance from friends and family.
Start-up costs and financing your home-based business
The most common costs to plan for when starting a business from home and options for financing your initial setup
Secure equity investment: six top tips
Top tips on securing equity investment for your business.
Advantages and disadvantages of bank loans
What loans are, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to know when they are suitable for your business' needs.
What is venture capital?
Overview of venture capital and how it can be used to finance a new business or grow an existing business.
What is crowdfunding?
Overview of crowdfunding and how it can be used to finance a business.