A collection of our thoughts, opinions, (and sometimes general musings) on everything to do with all aspects of business finance, commercial finance, small businesses, and general news about ASC Finance for Business.
When you think of financing a business venture, crowdfunding probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. Why get £5 from 1,000 individuals when you can get the whole £5,000 from a real lender? Yet in recent years crowdfunding has become a popular option for companies to finance projects, with platforms like Kickstarter raising millions....
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We were recently asked this question by a client. Yes, you can arrange finance without a finance broker. In the same way that you can defend yourself in court without a lawyer. But what is the benefit of using a broker? Take this recent example. ASC were recently introduced to two clients. They were looking...
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The bank manager is now on annual leave. Does that sound familiar? And I’m not just talking about the recent August Bank Holiday Monday. (Even bank managers are after all entitled to a break). But it does seem that there are more and more bank managers who aren’t just disappearing for the bank holiday, but...
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So you’re looking at buying a business. When is the right time to start thinking about business finance? Before you look? After you have made an offer? After the initial visit? Obviously, it is important to have an understanding of what finance might be available before you begin your journey. There is no point spending...
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The old-fashioned way is sometimes better. Don’t get me wrong, there are obvious benefits in technological advancements. You can now order a taxi at the touch of a button on your phone. You can instantly video-call a relative on the other side of the world. And you can go online and buy that pair of...
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