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It is relatively easy to obtain finance for your business in the form of a business loan. There are many lenders offering business loans and quite a number of loan options available. But you will need to make a sound application to be successful in your request for credit.

There are a few guidelines to follow to guarantee that you can secure a business loan. Having a clean finance record is a good place to start. You will have to show previous credit history and if possible still be servicing a line of credit. Having one loan and a clean payment record should almost guarantee further credit as long as you are able to show that you can service the loan by demonstrating a strong level of assets.

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What is equity? Equity is the value earned by your investments through time. Equity valuation is from the constant development of your properties and the regular movement of your stock shares.

What are securities? Securities are financially tradeable properties or instruments. These are your assets.

What is equity analysis? Equity analysis is a process where you study the equity valuation percentages of your investments and properties. Doing this will allow you to spot the set of investments and properties which have earned more equity than others in your financial portfolio. Continue reading ‘Proven Tips For Accurate Equity and Securities Analysis’ »

A financial advisor is a person on whom you rely for advice on how to best run a very important area of your life: the area of finances. We are all aware that in this day and age, it is money which makes the world go round. If many of us are to be honest, we would confess that our worth depends to a very great extent on the money we happen to have in our pockets, our accounts, or in the form of our assets. It is hard to feel as if you are a worthwhile human being when you don’t have any money. Money makes life easier, and money makes life enjoyable. Without any money, it is almost a cinch that you won’t be in a position to enjoy life, and in fact, that your life will be very hard – as you will inevitably start experiencing difficulties getting the basic necessities.

It is also a fact that money is rather hard to get for most of us, and even more difficult to retain. It is towards bettering our chances of earning and actually retaining money that we go looking for the services of advisors. Yet, there have been cases where, people acting on the advice of their financial advisors have actually ended up making very bad money moves – the end result of which was the loss of their hard-earned money. More often than not, when this happens, it also turns out that the advisors that the people in question retained didn’t have their best interests at heart (hence the ill advice they gave them). That is enough to turn people away from seeking the services of financial advisors. But many of us are smart enough to understand that shunning advisors may not be the best way to go either – because it could cause us to make even worse financial moves. Continue reading ‘How To Find A Financial Advisor With Your Best Interests At Heart’ »

Every financial planner will tell you that knowing your current net worth is the first fundamental step in the financial planning process. Taking stock of who you are and where you stand will help you to determine your financial goals and dreams and towards a realistic and practical financial plan.

You need to put down in paper all your current assets and liabilities to complete your net worth statement. Your current assets will include your home, bank accounts, saving accounts, real estate investments, stocks, bonds, cars, and everything else that you possessed. Your liabilities will include the mortgage on your home, real estate loans, car loans and any other debts you may have.

Why is this first step so important in financial planning? The two situations below will help to explain why carrying out this exercise is such an important aspect of the financial planning process:- Continue reading ‘Net Worth Statement – First Step in Financial Planning Process’ »

It’s often said that getting engaged is the easier. The difficult part is what comes next! As soon as you ask the question you will have to begin planning for your wedding, and one of the most important factors is getting your finances in order. Although this is an exciting time for you and your partners, you must not become overwhelmed by the responsibility.

Getting your finances in order is imperative to having a long and happy marriage. This article aims to provide you with a checklist to ensure that you haven’t missed anything out. Follow these steps and you a half way to a happy marriage:

1. Merge finances
Honesty is the key here. Talk through your spending and saving habits declaring any debts and assets you may have. This can be one of the hardest things to do but once everything is in the open it will be much clearer. Continue reading ‘List of Financial Actions That All Engaged Couples Should Take’ »

Bankruptcy is the final solution to dealing with your financial issues – it is the measure of last resort and should never be undertaken lightly nor without professional advice and assistance. In a nutshell, bankruptcy is where all your assets are liquidated and sold with the proceeds being distributed to your creditors; after a period of supervision, which is 12 months in the UK, you are now free and clear to restart your life without the burden of your debts.

The devil is in the detail – “all of your assets are liquidated and sold”, and this includes your home, your business if you are self-employed, your vehicles and your investments as well as any savings if you have them.

The most common factor is of course, losing your home and having to move your family to usually, rented accommodation.

You can be made bankrupt in two different ways – voluntary bankruptcy is where you file your own petition with the court to have you declared bankrupt and involuntary bankruptcy, which is where a creditor who you owe more than £750 files to have you declared bankrupt.

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