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Obtaining non-bank investment

How to secure an investment for your business by preparing for a lender's requirements.

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Non-bank funding for short and long-term use

Where you can find short and long-term business finance from non-bank providers.

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Social and community lenders

Applying for business loans from credit unions, the King's Trust and co-operative and community finance.

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Eight types of non-bank financial support

The main types of non-bank financial support for businesses including non-banking financial institutions and equity finance.

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Non-bank finance

Non-bank finance options for businesses and how to choose between them.

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How to list your business on the London Stock Exchange Main Market

How to appoint advisers and prepare your company for listing on the London Stock Exchange Main Market.

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Eligibility requirements when joining the London Stock Exchange Main Market

The Main Market eligibility criteria, listing requirements and continuing obligations.

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The advantages and considerations of joining the London Stock Exchange Main Market

What to consider before joining the Main Market, how it could affect your business and the potential advantages.

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Is the London Stock Exchange Main Market right for your business?

How to decide if the Main Market is suitable for your business, and an introduction to Premium and Standard Listing.

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The role of the Nominated Adviser and other advisers

Who you need to appoint to help your company join and remain on AIM.

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The requirements for joining AIM

AIM listing requirements, including regulations, legal requirements and ongoing obligations.

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London Stock Exchange: the difference between AIM and the Main Market

Admission criteria differences between AIM and the Main Market.

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Is AIM right for your business?

AIM entry criteria, investment readiness and alternatives for your business.

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Advantages of joining AIM

Benefits of joining AIM include business growth and the opportunity for companies to raise their profile.

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Specialist insurance advice for your business

The consequences of not taking out adequate insurance and advice on choosing a broker.

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Directors' and officers' liability insurance

Coverage provided by directors' and officers' liability insurance, and details on what they may be held accountable for.

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Professional indemnity insurance

Who must take out professional indemnity insurance, who should consider it and the terms of such policies.

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Property owners' liability insurance

Property owners’ liability insurance cover can help with the cost of a claim following an accident on or linked to your premises.

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Insurance against pollution damages

What costs arising from pollution are covered by public liability insurance and details of more specialist cover.

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Product liability insurance

Product liability and how you are legally responsible for any damage or injury caused by a product you supply.

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Public liability insurance

Insurance against damages awarded to members of the public because of an injury or damage to their property.

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Employers' liability insurance

What employers' liability compulsory insurance is, what it covers and who needs to be covered.

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How liability insurance works

Calculating the cost of insurance using book and risk rating for public and products liability insurance.

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Liability insurance for your business

Liability insurance, your legal liabilities, which types of insurance are required by law and which are optional.

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Payment terms - commonly used invoice payment terms and their meanings

Payment terms and conditions used on invoices including Bill of Exchange, CIA, CBS, COD, EOM, NET 30 and Net 7.

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