What does the future hold – cash flow forecasting is king? Why is cash flow forecasting so important at the moment? It’s mid May and SME’s are slowly adjusting to the new world order. CBILS loans have been around for a while and many businesses have tried to access funding through this scheme. Some have … What does the future hold…..cash is king! Read More »

Kitchen Table Business Support™ A business support process you can carry out at your kitchen table. This will help to avoid insolvency, liquidation or bankruptcy for yourself or your company. Work through this guide to allow you to review, restructure and remodel your business. How to support your business through the Coronavirus pandemic? One thing … Business Support guide for COVID-19 Read More »

Key points about Government loans and grants for businesses There are many types of Government loans and grants currently available. Some of the schemes relevant to businesses are outlined below. *Update to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 29th May – see details below and Government update here* *Update to Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) 29th May … Government financial support for business owners during COVID-19: what you need to know Read More »

Applying for business finance – what you need to know In the current environment, raising business finance can be a real challenge. In the age of online information, being prepared is everything. There are many different lenders out there and underwriting style varies widely. At one end of the spectrum, some lenders use algorithms. At … Applying for business finance – what you need to know Read More »

Could invoice finance be a solution? Invoice finance is a well-established mechanism for financing the working capital needs of a business. The sales ledger is often the largest asset on a company balance sheet. Raising finance against the invoices can provide quick access to cash.  Key points of invoice financing to consider are A wide … Invoice Finance Read More »

Merchant Cash Advance – a good way to fund your business There are a number of ways to seek finance for your business when necessary. Many retailers requiring finance have found that merchant cash advances are a good way to fund their business. Many businesses take card payments from customers on a regular basis, particularly … Merchant Cash Advance – a good way to fund your business Read More »

It’s important to recognise that a business operates by using the resources available to it.  These resources may be owned outright by the business, owned by the business but financed by a third party or simply rented by the business. By introducing the added factor of a limited company it is possible that assets may … Business Cash flow Read More »