FINANCES

Need Finance?

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All new businesses require money during startup. One of your first expenses is going to be finding a suitable work location to either purchase, rent or lease. You will need to identify what equipment, if any, you need to purchase. Also, set aside adequate funds for any marketing or promotional plans. After you're business is up and running, you'll also have to money for ongoing operational costs.

Your financial requirements should be identified in the very early planning stages. Creating a business plan, with financial forecasts, will help you to do this. A good business plan will be critical further down the line if you need to borrow from the banks or get any private investment. You will also need to factor in your own personal financial requirements i.e. how much money you will need to take out the business to cover your own living expenses.

Financing options take many forms. Which option you choose will depend on your borrowing needs. Some of the options include company loans, company overdrafts, business grants, personal loans and attracting outside investors. Many businesses draw on a number of these, dependent on their exact requirements and circumstance.

If you decide to go to the bank for financing you will need to show them your detailed business plan.  You will also need to satisfy them of you business track record, and if possible offer up some security against your borrowing, in the form of either a personal guarantee or offer other assets as security (business or personal).

You may not meet the banks requirements for a company loan. If you are rejected for a company loan or other finance, you may be successful in applying for Small Firm Loans Guarantee (SFLG).