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Debt Finance | Quick Guides

Convertible loan notes explained

Raising money in 2009 is tough, and convertible loan notes (CLNs) may offer a possible solution.

Company voluntary arrangements: what you need to know

With business insolvencies hitting 4,941 last quarter, up 56 per cent on the same period last year, company voluntary agreements (CVAs) could be the answer to some companies’ woes.

There’s been a general rush to pin blame on the banks for the current dearth of business finance. Here, we give bankers a chance to put their side of the story and ask them what they’re looking for from their business borrowers.

Debt Finance | Analysis

The downside of factoring

Sue Stedman, founder of Sue Stedman Corporate Clothing, explains why she’s always avoided invoice factoring.

The truth about bank lending

Tighter security terms. Higher borrowing costs. Personal guarantees as standard. But don’t worry, the banks are still ‘open for business’. Or are they?

Weighing up asset-based lending

The severe drying up of credit has changed the market for business finance beyond recognition. GB reports on the asset-based lenders who are stepping in where banks now fear to tread

Research

Directors' Pay AIM 2009

What should an AIM company pay its CEO or FD?
What should a non-executive director or chairman expect to be paid?
What benchmarks should AIM remuneration committee members be using when
setting pay?

VCT Special Report 2009

This reports principle aim is to provide business owners seeking funding with information about the amount of funds that VCTs have to invest.

Cash Shells Special Report 2009

A comprehensive overview of cash shells on AIM and PLUS, companies that have become a significant feature on the market landscape.

5 Things You Need to Understand About Your Nexus Footprint

Understand how to monitor your business activities as well as how states enforce Nexus.

ABA Banking Journal

Covers the commercial banking industry in the United States, focusing on a wide variety of banking technologies and solutions.

Accountants World Daily Newsletter

Provides a large collection of relevant news stories that are sourced from over 2,000 different publications daily.

Trying to raise business finance?

The Vistage Guide to Raising Finance in The New Economy. It tells you what your options are and how best to present your case for business finance. Simply visit www.neweconomyblog.co.uk/rf2 to request your free copy.

Get started with Barclays Business Banking

Choose from 3 great Start-up packages offering a range of business and banking solutions, from cashflow management software (QuickBooks or Sage) to VAT management solution. Plus, up to 2 years FREE banking (conditions apply). Apply online.

Out with the old, in with affordable.

Bring in IBM System x3650 M2 Express servers powered by Intel® Xeon® and dramatically lower IT operating expenses. Use IBM’s online evaluation tool to see ROI in as little as three months. Find out more

Enterprise-class e-commerce for mid-sized businesses

Online shopping has become ubiquitous and has changed customers' expectations. But how can mid-sized companies tackle e-commerce?

View now the ATG webinar with Forrester Research to find out how enterprise-class e-commerce can work for you. Click here to find out more

Selecting the right IT strategy in 2010

Owner managers and CEOs of fast-growing companies want IT-applications that accelerate competitive advantage and improve operational efficiency. This free whitepaper helps you plan and choose the right IT strategy for your business in 2010. Download ‘Selecting The Right Software Vendor’.

The Perfect Accounts Package?

Finding the right Accounts Software and the right partner to provide it needn't be a challenge. Our free service delivers tailored quotes from the best providers. Compare quotes now.

Weekly Advice & Tips on Raising Capital

Free weekly information and advice on raising capital for your business, easing cash flow or boosting your bottom line. Find out more or sign up today.

Debt Finance and factoring for growing companies

This section talks about various forms of debt finance, covering: factoring, asset finance, invoice discounting, finance for businesses, asset-based lending (ABL finance), asset Based Finance Association, private equity finance, private equity funds and much more.

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The return of the IPO

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Assessing government VC funds

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