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Road to recovery

Whilst it is not certain when the recession will come to an end, it is safe to assume that 2010 will be another tough year. This guide looks at what you can do to prepare for the recovery and the year ahead.

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  • Securing funding - what banks look for when lending* A tightening credit market has made it more difficult for businesses to get the funding they need.
  • How to access strategic funding* If you are considering any kind of strategic event or reshaping your capital structure and your strategic demand for capital is in excess of £10m, you may wish to consider strategic debt finance as a means of raising some or all of that capital.
  • A closer look at working capital management and how to improve it* With increased economic pressure, businesses are scrutinising every aspect of their working capital cycle to ensure availability and certainty of cashflow.
  • Getting close to your supply chain* Cash is king. That's why it's essential that businesses understand their supply chain and the impact, positive or negative, it can have on their cashflow.
  • Maximising Security, Liquidity and Yield of your surplus funds* In the current economic climate, maximising the way surplus cash is managed and invested is key to having the available working capital to see you through the recession.
  • Managing your FX exposure* High levels of volatility and rapid economic change can cause anxiety as you face the effects of circumstances which are out of your control.
  • Raising funds through asset based lending* With a tightening credit market, more and more companies are using their existing assets to their advantage to maximise their cashflow.
  • Getting your cash faster through invoice finance* In today's business environment, there are many challenges, not least to make funds stretch further, pay suppliers on time and ensure your debtors don't cause you a headache.
  • Managing your sales force expenditure* Meeting new customers and maximising existing customer accounts are important processes for a business that wants to grow. However, controlling the cost of a sales force on the move can be a difficult task.
  • New government initiatives explained* The Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme is available to businesses that are able to meet repayment obligations but do not have sufficient security for borrowing under normal lending practices.
  • Leading your staff through tough times* Change is constant, particularly in today's economy. But it is important to consider your leadership style and ensure that you find new ways to encourage employees to become more positive.
  • The right way to manage redundancy* Croner -the UK's leading provider of information, advice and support in the areas of employment and health and safety - offers helpful tips and answers to some of the most pressing questions around the redundancy process.

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