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The right start-up financing gives your new business a solid financial base. It makes sure you have the funding to cover your short-term needs and to make the most of opportunities to grow. Working ...

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Cash flow is vitally important to any business. Rory MccGwire, founder of the Donut websites, looks at why cash flow matters and the different ways you can improve it Why is cash flow important? A ...