Finance

Appropriate financing can make or break your business plans. Our overview of the main options for the finance needed to start or grow your business.

Our introduction to borrowing money for your business - your options, how to work out how much you need and how to make sure you're creditworthy.

Getting grant funding for your business can be difficult - but very valuable. Our guide to finding grants you might qualify for, and how to apply.

Getting investment for your business can be vital when borrowing isn't an option - but it can mean giving up some control. Read our overview.

Doing business overseas can be complex and risky. Our guide to your options and the financial issues you might face when importing and exporting.

Business angels are wealthy individuals who provide capital - and sometimes advice - in return for company shares. Here's how to pitch to an angel.

Get finance for your business cars wrong and you could end up with big headaches and even bigger bills. Read our guide to arranging car finance terms.

Businesses often find that factoring (or invoice discounting) is a more flexible source of working capital than bank finance. Read our guide.

Hiring or leasing equipment is one way to make your working capital go further. Here's how to make sure you get the right deal.

The right financing lets you make the most of your business' growth potential. Read our guide to the different sources of finance available.

Floating your company can help you raise business finance or realise the value in your business. Read our guide to floating your company on one of the UK stock markets.

The worth of a business is based on how much profit a buyer can make from it, and the potential risks. Read our guide to valuing your business.

Venture capital firms provide business finance in return for shares. Our guide to pitching for venture capital investment and the possible drawbacks.

How to manage both the investment you put into your business as an owner-manager, and the income, profits and other benefits you get from it.

Sourcing venture capital, negotiating a deal and deciding on shareholder rights and management input. What to do if things go wrong.

The high street banks aren’t the only option for business loans. We look at some of the other options including challenger banks and specialist lenders.

Sourcing venture capital, negotiating a deal and deciding on shareholder rights and management input. What to do if things go wrong.

When setting up a new business you need to be clear about how much money you are going to need and where to find it. Read our overview of the options.

Your business might be entitled to claim a grant. Here's how to identify a scheme and apply for grant funding.

Finance is important to any business. We explain 12 common sources of start-up and development finance for businesses needing cash.

Steve Richardson of Funding Options answers key questions about asset finance and how it could benefit your business, starting with the basics.

Funding can be hard to come by and competition is fierce - but by planning your approach you can maximise your chances of attracting finance.