Which form of alternative finance is best for your business?

Cashsolv TM The way forward, made brighter Unique Cashflow Solutions Which form of alternative business finance is best for you? When you are suffering cash flow problems and are considering alternative finance for your business there are a few options available which will normally depend on; what the finance is needed for, the size, type and life stage of your company, and how much you need. This quick alternative finance guide will help you to decide which option is the best fit for your business needs. Angel Investment Angel investment could help when you: Need investment funding at an early stage or high growth phase of business Require a mentor to help grow your business Don't yet have a physical product or service, but can pitch your business plan Are willing to give up a percentage of your treasured business to the investor Angel investors tend to be somewhat risk-averse, and will rarely make “follow-up" investments. You might find yourself wrestling with your financier over key company decisions and have less control over your company's future. Crowdfunding Crowdfunding could help when you: • Need help in the early stages of your business to get off the ground 111 • Are able to pre-sell a product or service to test the market • Are able to harness social media to mitigate risk via crowdfunder testimonials Are unwilling to give up a percentage of equity in your business £ f Often more funding is required as crowdfunding is provided in smaller amounts than a comparative Angel Investor, from a number of investors. Business loan A quick business loan could help when you need: 24 A flexible and quick solution that can be repaid in convenient, fixed instalments A cash injection to: buy new equipment buy new machinery buy company vehicles fund a marketing campaign fund seasonal fluctuations in trade Cashsolv provide business loans between £20,000 and £250,000 with straightforward fixed rates and flexible loan terms between 1-12 months. Cashsolv" lend our own money so we can make a quick decision and have the funds in your bank within 24 hours of applying via our online form. TM Peer to peer lending Peer to peer lending could help when you: • Need to fund a specific project Have more time on your side – you can't get money in your bank within 24 hours • Are not worried about flexibility – more people are involved and terms are rigid in terms of extending Have been in business for at least 2 years If you are suffering cash flow problems peer to peer lending may incur higher interest rates. Asset-based lending Asset-based lending could help when you: • Can fund expansion based on your current assets Need to grow your current business Need to purchase new/additional property Need finance for exporting or importing Cashsolv provide new funding in situations where you are struggling to gain business finance from your bank. Our reputable lenders take a different view on longer-term asset-based finance and look past short term cash flow problems to consider overall business viability when lending. INVOICE Invoice finance Invoice finance could help when you need: PAST DUE To counter balance the risk of non-payment by some of your debtors • To borrow more than a traditional overdraft would offer as a safety net to cover fluctuations in payment Borrow up to Cashsolv TM can help arrange invoice finance where you can borrow up to 85% of your invoice value immediately, releasing the cash that you are awaiting 85% to aid your every-day working capital. of your invoice TM Cashsolv" visit www.cashsolv.co.uk Unique Cashflow Solutions Co