Don't let funding problems freeze the smart business idea you've developed. Finding money for a new business will never be easy, but chances are that you've not considered some of the options that may be available. Check out our resources on funding strategies for your business.

The Micro Finance challenge: New Policy, Fresh Hope

The new micro finance policy launched by the government is seen as having the potential to address the longstanding funding needs of a starved small business sector. What real opportunities are offered by this program and how soon can you expect results from it. Read our appraisal in this article.
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You Are Your Lender of Last Resort

When everything fails and nobody appears ready to believe in your idea or to commit resources to helping you, giving up is not an option. Preparing for this possibility will provide the capacity and mindset to surmount that situation if it does arise. Here are tips to prepare you for such challenge.
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10 Control Errors That Can Ruin The Cash Flow Of Your Business

Many businesses are able to survive and grow on internally-generated funding. Controlling the cash flow of your business is critical to optimising its internal resources. This article shows you what leakages that can easily occur to drain your business of its cash flow.
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How a Bank Account Will Help Your Small Business

It is known that a huge chunk of our economy - much of the informal sector - is outside the banking system. People have different reasons for avoiding the banks. As a business owner that plans to grow, can you really afford to ignore the banks. Here are some good reasons why you shouldn't.
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12 Critical Steps For Effective Cash Flow Management

Getting your cash flow under control will do a lot of good to the financial health of your business. Overlooking cash flow management will prove disastrous because of the many avenues that cash could evaporate from the business. Here is a guide on measures you can take to keep the financial health of your business.
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Understanding the basic Cash flow Statement

You may not be an accountant, but there are aspects of the business, as owner, that you cannot overlook. That means you need to understand the basics. This is a basic guide to understanding a cash flow statement, a key tool of business management.
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