Overdrafts and Bank Loans

Overdrafts and loans are the most common form of external financing available to businesses. Used properly, they provide a simple and effective way of financing the growth of your business.

But despite their widespread use, they are not always used wisely. Many businesses make the wrong choices or incur unnecessary costs. At best, this raises the cost of financing. At worst, the business runs the risk of failure.

This briefing focuses on:

• Deciding which form of financing to use.
• Minimising the cost of financing.
• Security.