Finance and Funding Topics

Every business needs money - for capital investment and to provide working capital. Some people have enough money themselves to invest in all that the business requires; others have nothing and expect to borrow everything. Some recognise the need to raise equity from third parties.

Banks are cautious and want to lend as little as possible - and expect to see a modest level of gearing. Money from different sources has different costs - partly reflecting the different risks. How do you decide the best source? And how do you achieve a reasonable balance between different sources?

Objectives

The ‘Finance and Funding’ topics will help you as follows:

• Accounting analysis records - forms to help you keep accurate financial records.
• Book-keeping - keep track of your financial position.
• Budgeting - exercise budgetary control.
• Effective credit management - manage debts to your business.
• Financial control - exercise financial control.
• Financial forecasting and planning - prepare financial forecasts.
• Financing a business - understand how to finance your business effectively.
• Sources of business funding - where you can get financial assistance.
• Understanding financial statements - learn the basics of finance.

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