Finance

All businesses need finance before they acquire or develop the assets they need to carry on their operations. Most businesses are initially funded by their owners and/or their family and friends. Once operations have stabilised, extra finance can be sought from outside sources of finance that see the business as a worthwhile investment.

Your business may need extra finance if it experiences cash flow problems or needs to expand. However it is important to recognise that businesses can experience a variety of problems and that extra finance is not always the best answer. 

The menu choices on the left, address some key aspects of small business finance. Click to access an information sheet that introduces the topic and links you to detailed sources of information on specific issues.