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3 reasons your small business should offer customer finance packages
For an SME, it can be a daunting prospect to consider customer finance packages. You may think that allowing customers to purchase your products using finance is a passport to a headache, but the truth is actually completely the opposite; there are many benefits. Here...
What SMEs need to know about successful business expansion
Business expansion is the ultimate goal for any SME. To achieve growth from a small number of clients in a local area to a national, or even international level is sought after by every company with dreams of making it big. Not only does growth of this size mean...
Equipment leasing for start-ups
New businesses, especially those with no credit history, have a hard time securing bank loans. Fortunately, start-ups can use leasing financing to obtain vehicles, equipment, or other assets they need to perform specific tasks. Both established and start-up businesses...
When is the right time to make a large business purchase?
Startups, SMEs and businesses of any size thinking about making large capital purchases for their company are recommended to plan purchases in advance, if at all possible. Of course, there are times when large purchases are unavoidable, for example, if a business...
A quick guide through secured and unsecured loans
One of the primary differences between types of business loans is whether they are secured or unsecured loans. A secured loan is taken out against something you own that's of appropriate value. Depending on the size of the loan this could be anything from a watch, to...
Cash flow mistakes small business owners make
Regardless of your business model, your profitability or the number of investors you have interested in your business and the number of potential clients, your business cannot survive if you can’t manage your cash flow. So even if you are a great manager, entrepreneur...
Alternative funding sources for startups
The poor state of the global economy has made it difficult for many people to secure employment. Some people have decided to try out entrepreneurship with the aim of achieving financial freedom. However, they face several challenges, such as lack of capital. Below are...
5 ways to make your startup stand out
With so many businesses starting up every day, all competing for attention from potential prospects and customers, going the extra mile to make your startup stand out can really make a difference. With this in mind, we take a look at the following 5 ways to make your...
Three ways leasing equipment could give your SME a competitive advantage
One of the key drivers behind you and your business' ability to grow is your access to the best equipment: whether that's the latest computer technology, software or any other capital machinery. So, being able to get a hold of this quickly, cost-effectively and easily...
Tips to secure a ‘Yes’ for SMEs looking for lease finance
Receiving finance is one of the most common ways for SMEs to start their business growth and development. A cash injection into the firm allows for the leasing of new equipment, software and hardware, which can offer dramatic improvements to productivity and...
Invoice financing – what you need to know
Invoice financing provides flexible funding based completely on your outgoing invoices. As your business sends out invoices to your customers, your lender will cover the amount correlating to the total invoices owed. As such, invoice financing provides an excellent...
Managing small business cash flow
Anyone who has started their own company will tell you that managing cash flow for a small business can be difficult. It is imperative that you have a tight grip on your finances and ensure that your cash flow is managed effectively, to really make your money work....
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