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Could a community loan help finance your business?

A new report suggests that non-bank community lenders – those that help businesses turned down for a loan by traditional lenders - are seeing an increased demand from businesses, whilst demand for bank finance is declining; hardly surprising when you consider the reluctance of banks to lend. In this article we explore what finance is available and which businesses it's suitable for.

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Top credit management tips to keep the cash flowing

New research from Bacs suggests that businesses are waiting up to eight working weeks to get paid for an average of £31,000 in overdue payments. Unsurprisingly, large corporate companies not paying on time are the main culprit. Here are our top tips to getting paid on time, plus we let you know how you can blow the whistle on slow paying big businesses.

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Help for small businesses to start exporting

This week is Exporting Week, but many small and medium-sized firms lack awareness of available export support from organisations such as UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and UK Export Finance (UKEF) to help them take advantage of exporting opportunities. Find out what help is available to you in this article.

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How to manage employees' use of mobile devices
7 May 2013

Have your say on army reserves in the workforce
7 May 2013

How to create a social media policy
7 May 2013

Is taking on employees getting easier?
23 April 2013

Local funding for local growth: Contact your Local Enterprise Partnership
23 April 2013

Next steps for improving skills
23 April 2013

How to grow your business from the inside
16 April 2013

Making the most of customer feedback
16 April 2013

New Business Bank: Revealed!
11 April 2013

Alternative sources of finance to boost cash flow and business growth
9 April 2013

Excessive credit and debit card charges banned
8 April 2013

Employment law changes for 2013: April and beyond
28 March 2013

First aid in your business: What you need to know
28 March 2013

Company and commercial law red tape to be cut
28 March 2013

What will the Employment Allowance mean to your business?
26 March 2013

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Credit Control Guide

Improve your credit management procedures, increase cash flow and manage debtors with our online Credit Control Guide. It's exclusive to Forum members and is included in Start-up, Intermediate and Advanced membership packages.

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Practical Employer

Manage HR in your business more effectively and stay up to date with an employment law with a comprehensive guide, templates and helpline support.

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Practical Health and Safety

Get health and safety expertise you can rely on, with step-by-step guidance to ensure that you are legally compliant by using our guide, templates and helpline support.

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Templates

Don't be caught out – use our customisable HR templates to make sure your business complies with employment law.

Forum members have access to a selection of free and discounted templates that can be adapted for your own business. Non-members can also purchase templates.

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