Raising start-up funding and managing cashflow

Why it’s important to spend as little as possible when starting a business, where to get funding and tips on cash flow management and setting prices

In this episode we speak to Guy Bridge to find out about the pros and cons of various sources of start-up funding. Is it possible to start a business with little or no money? What can you claim for when running your business from home all or some of the time? You can also find out about how to keep your cash flow healthy, which is arguably the most important challenge you face in business.

Related content

Find links to all the resources mentioned in this episode, along with related content, below.

Start-up costs

Start-up funding

Managing your cashflow

About Guy Bridge

Guy is the CEO of Finpoint, a business finance platform that makes it easier for SMEs and their advisers to find the right business finance. Finpoint works with the Federation of Small Businesses and many other organisations. Previously, for 25 years, Guy worked in banking for HSBC, RBS and others, so he’s highly experienced when it comes small business funding and finance.

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