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7 features to look out for in a business loan
A commercial loan is a common form of funding for any business, enabling you to raise finance for differing needs in exchange for a manageable repayment schedule. When seeking a loan, finding a competitive deal that suits your business needs and affordability criteria...
First, Get Happy
I see two problems with continuous improvement. First, if you’re always looking to be better there is a real risk you end up being perpetually dissatisfied or disappointed. Knowing you’ll never reach perfection means your improvement journey just goes on and on and...
The role external finance plays in your business turnaround
There is always a risk in business that things won’t work. Many issues may threaten success, including market changes, a poor value proposition, rising costs, bad planning, poor leadership or loss of customers. Once you witness the symptoms of failure – falling...
7 signs you need turnaround finance
Despite the best efforts, some businesses will undergo challenging periods – falling sales, restricted cash flow or other financial blockers. If issues aren’t dealt with promptly, it may lead to the failure of the business, bringing the threat of foreclosure and...
Mergers, another option for your business?
We talk frequently about the acquisition and disposals of business as part of your business strategy, but we speak less often about mergers because they are seen all too frequently as takeovers, but does it need to be that way? Of course, not all mergers work, and the...
The five best debt funding options for a growing business
Growth is a primary ambition for many entrepreneurs. When you started your business, you had a vision, aims and objectives, which became a marker for your success. However, growth doesn’t always happen quickly. There are many factors at play. The most significant is...
The 9 reasons to restructure a business
In business, nothing ever stays the same, whether it be changing customer priorities, the competitive market, or operational difficulties. In most cases, you need to transform to re-energise your business. Restructuring a business is a standard method of...
Error Proofing – Stop doing that!
What do all the following have in common? Dave Grohl - Foo FightersThe Edge - U2Tre Cool - Green DayBryan Adams Matthew Bellamy - Muse Well, the answer is they’ve all taken a serious tumble off the stage they were performing on. Whenever that happens, I always...