Securing the proper finance will allow you to concentrate on designing and developing your brand.

Finance

Financial considerations are paramount. A business should not begin to trade until it has sufficient short-term finance in place. This section guides you through cash flow, profit forecast and how to source and secure initial finance.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow is a simple way of recording any money that comes in and goes out of the business.

Profit Forecast

A prediction of future profits of a company, irrespective of when money is paid or received.

Managing Money

How to approach money, including raising and managing funds for your business.

Initial Finance

Sourcing, researching and securing finance for your business: from banks, business networks or investors.

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Banks

Banks can provide a range of services which can help you and will save time.

Prerequisite Finance

Assessing your financial requirements as you start out in business.

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