Money, money money. It's what makes your business go 'round. Starting up with too much or too little money could spell ruin for your business before you've even got going. We assess the best funding routes for new businesses and show you how to get the most out of your finance, be it in the form of grants, loans or equity finance.

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Survive the downturn – stay on top of your cash
Today business owners need to concentrate on surviving the effects of the banking crisis and a recession. Here’s how. .
By LaunchLab.co.uk Nov 16,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (1 votes)

Winning finance in a recession
‘May you live in interesting times’ is an old cliché, and it applies as much to small business as it does to life.  For the world of financial services, these ....
By LaunchLab.co.uk Oct 24,2008 - Comments (1) - Rating (1 votes)

Why and how to list on AIM
If you are working hard to grow your company (despite the effects of the credit crunch) and need an injection of capital, what are your options? By Gareth Magee, Corporate Finance partner, ....
By Gareth Magee Sep 04,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (3 votes)

Launch a small business in 10 steps (part 1)
Every new business start-up has its own unique set of targets, problems and needs - so no two small businesses are alike. But there are certain golden rules common to all start-ups that ....
By Dan Matthews Aug 22,2008 - Comments (2) - Rating (2 votes)

Floating on AIM, what you need to know
For many entrepreneurs, going public is an end in itself. Going public can be the fulfillment of a lifelong ambition rather than a means to an end. By Clem Chambers, CEO of ....
By Clem Chambers Aug 20,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (1 votes)

Prepare for business
When starting a business there are many factors that need to be considered and everyone will offer a different opinion on which are the most important. .
By Neil Hodgson Jul 13,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (1 votes)

Asset finance, leasing and cash flow
A lease is a financial tool whereby a financier takes ownership of an asset and the business rents it, giving them the use of that asset for a defined period. The first and ....
By Christopher Hardwick Jul 13,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (1 votes)

Negotiate in the Dragons' Den
Imagine you're after an equity investment and you're in a room full of investors. You've delivered a confident pitch and demonstrated that the business works. Now they want to talk ....
By Alan Gleeson Jul 13,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (0 votes)

Survive the Dragons' Den
Dragons' Den pits entrepreneurs seeking funding for their businesses against a panel of celebrity investors. Aside from the entertainment, there are a number of valuable lessons that can be taken from the TV ....
By Alan Gleeson Jul 13,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (0 votes)

Raise finance
Every new business needs money to start up. Most new businesses require raise finance for equipment premises and initial marketing - all before the first sale is made..
By John Lee Jul 13,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (1 votes)

Invoice finance
Cash flow is a major challenge for small and medium sized businesses, which is why invoice finance is particularly useful. .
By Bibby Financial Services Jul 10,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (1 votes)

Keep your business afloat
Andy Stoneman, partner, Menzies Corporate Restructuring, puts forward his top ten rules for keeping your business afloat..
By Andy Stoneman Jul 10,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (0 votes)

Funding growth
If your bank turns down your loan application, don’t give up. There are many different funding providers on the market who might provide a solution..
By Stewart MacDonald Jul 09,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (0 votes)

Fund growth: debt versus equity
Securing any form of outside funding will place pressure on the owners of a business. Loans, for example, will need to be repaid and shareholders demand high returns. Therefore, financing a growth strategy ....
By James Benson Jul 09,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (0 votes)

Finance your business idea
Many entrepreneurs are ill prepared when approaching a lender, with as many as 80 percent failing to raise the finance needed to realise their business idea..
By David Sullivian Jul 08,2008 - Comments (0) - Rating (1 votes)

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Launch a small business in 10 steps (part 1)
Every new business start-up has its own unique set of targets, problems and needs - so no two small businesses are alike. But there are certain golden rules common to all start-ups that ....
By Dan Matthews Aug 22,2008 - Comments (2) - Rating (2 votes)

Prepare for business
When starting a business there are many factors that need to be considered and everyone will offer a different opinion on which are the most important. .
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Before you start your business checklist
So you think you have the personal credentials to become an entrepreneur? Now you need to be sure you’re starting a business for the right reasons..
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