FAQ

In what ways are businesses usually financed?

Businesses are usually funded by equity or debt.

• Equity can be profits that you retain in the business or new investment from family or friends. It can also be investment from external sources such as capital provided by professional investors, by individuals investing as ‘angels’, or an investment in your company by another business, (‘Corporate Venturing’).
  
  
• Debt can be bank lending or overdrafts or it can be asset-based, such as factoring and invoice discounting, hire purchase and leasing. Debt funding is usually secured against the assets of the business or guaranteed by the directors.

I have a great idea! Would you be able to give me some guidance about funding?

If you are an entrepreneur and have an interesting idea or business plan, please send us your synopsis today at info@continuum-ltd.co.uk. Equally, if you do not yet have a well structured and clear business plan, please let us know. We are here to help!

How can I be sure you can find the sort of funding I need?

With our extensive contacts in the funding community ranging from our database of private investors through to venture capital companies, banks and corporate venturers, we are well placed to source funding solutions to meet your requirements. We have literally raised £ millions for various clients from a variety of sources.

Why do I need to produce a business plan?

Well for a start a recent study of small companies found that those with an internal business plan have an average of 50% more revenue and profit growth than those without one! And producing a business plan is certainly not an option if you are seeking funding.

We have produced hundreds of business plans over the years and have a good handle on what works and what doesn't. Contact us today to see how we can help you implement your own business plan.

I would like access to expert financial advice but cannot yet justify the outlay on a full time finance director. Could you help?

Working on a monthly fixed fee retainer, we can effectively act as your part time finance director providing ongoing business advisory services on an ‘as needed’ basis whilst continuously monitoring your business.

I could buy an industry standard accounts package couldn’t I?

Yes, of course you could. However, every organisation is different and has its own business drivers. The key to good management information is to identify these unique drivers and ensure that they can be regularly monitored by implementing measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPI's). We then work with you to interpret the financial information and trends, and help you to shape your future plans accordingly. You cannot get this from a standard accounts package.