Making Business Finance Work For You – British Business Bank Guide

Local News 20 May 2024

The British Business Bank has launched a guide aimed at small businesses to help them to understand how different financial products can support them at all stages.

The guide highlights the seven most common challenges businesses might face and the types of finance that could help them. The guide covers:

  • Starting A Business – Starting a new business often requires capital – money that is used to help research a business idea, create a prototype product, or purchase equipment or machinery that a new business will use
  • Research and Development – Research and development (R&D) is when a business develops innovative products, services, or processes
  • Importing and Exporting Goods and Services – Businesses selling goods or services overseas face risks when it comes to cash flow and receiving payment from buyers
  • Protecting Cash Flow and Working Capital – Cash flow can be unpredictable with unforeseen costs, seasonal fluctuations, and wider economic challenges all impacting business growth
  • Debt Consolidation – If a small business has multiple loans or lines of credit, they may decide to consolidate their debts into a single, more manageable loan
  • Purchasing a Major Asset – If a small business is looking to acquire another business or invest in a large asset, such as specialist plant or machinery, an injection of capital may be required
  • Scaling and Growing a Business – Whether it’s opening a new location, expanding product lines or increasing production capacity, growth requires capital

For more information click here