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Finance

Opinion

Development finance – The what, how, who and why?

In this article, we clarify just a few of the most important questions regarding development finance and its mechanics.

Alternative Finance for Business

Seven alternative business finance methods you should know about

Are you having trouble financing your business using the more common methods? Here are seven alternative business finance methods you should know about.

Financial Management

How NOT to screw up your business: 3 financial tips for SMEs

Tally's Richard Stonier shares his top three tips to stop small business owners from falling at the first financial hurdle.

Alternative Finance for Business

Should I give a personal guarantee?

Funding Options CEO Conrad Ford explains the ins and outs of personal guarantees.

Financial Management

PeerPay launches a ‘matchmaking’ finance platform for businesses

PeerPay introduces FloFunder, a new peer-to-peer financing platform connecting cash-rich companies to those seeking financing, with a common accountant as a conduit.

Alternative Finance for Business

Credit unions v affordable loan schemes

Credit unions and affordable loan schemes can provide employees with an alternative to expensive payday loans and other forms of credit. But which scheme is best for your business? Connected Benefits' Richard Ellis explains.

Banking

Time is money: Do SMEs have quick access to finance?

When it comes to securing a small loan or gearing up with growth finance, does a quick response from lenders matter?|When it comes to securing a small loan or gearing up with growth finance, does a quick response from lenders matter?

Financial Management

How to raise growth finance

There are lots of things you could do to grow your business, and funding is one popular way to give your firm a boost. But how can you raise growth finance, and what can you use growth finance for? Funding Options CEO, Conrad Ford writes|There are lots of things you could do to grow your business, and funding is one popular way to give your firm a boost. But how can you raise growth finance, and what can you use growth finance for? Funding Options CEO, Conrad Ford writes

News

Beware of bandwagon lenders and flatpack finance providers

The number of lenders rejected by the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers over the past two years has skyrocketted. Trade body CEO advises SMEs to read the fine print when seeking finance|The number of lenders rejected by the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers over the past two years has skyrocketted. Trade body CEO advises SMEs to read the fine print when seeking finance

Financial Management

Make your business finance ready

The type of lending most suitable for a firm heavily depends upon its catalogue of assets and risk profile - one size does not fit all.

Financial Management

A Guide to SME finance – Pulling the right strings

The SME financing space is now in full-blooded recovery following the recession: but with more options than ever before how can you ensure you pick the right route?

Alternative Finance for Business

Alternative finance comes of age

Alternative funding is no longer the new kid on the block of corporate finance: so is it ready to move into the mainstream?

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial