There are a number of instances when you may need to determine the market value of a business. Certainly, buying and selling a business is the most common reason. Estate planning, reorganization, or verification of your worth for lenders or investors are other reasons. Valuing a company is hardly a precise science and can vary depending on the type of business and the reason for coming up with a valuation. This article looks at some of the common methods used to determine the value of a business.

Business Partners Limited (BUSINESS/PARTNERS) is the home of the entrepreneur. We’re a specialist risk finance company that provides customised financial solutions, sectoral knowledge, mentorship, business premises and other value added services for formal small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa and selected African countries, namely Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia. We know that by investing in you, it will not only help with creating and building your own wealth, but also fuel the growth of the economy and the creation of jobs for many.

When you approach a potential financier to provide a loan for starting or expanding your business, it's best to be aware of some of the terminology that may be used and what they mean. This article provides you with a list of terms related to financing and finance that it would be helpful for you to know. While this list isn't the complete financing lexicon, it does point you in the right direction.

As a business owner, you likely understand the difficulties and financial implications that come along with running a business. Apart from keeping your business afloat, you need to be smart about the ways in which you distribute your capital within your business operations. If you own a small retail business, there are ways that you can improve your deli with equipment financing. As you might know, there are many pieces of machinery used in the daily operations of a supermarket deli. So, if you would like to know how to give your retail business a boost, read on.

Business Partners Limited (BUSINESS/PARTNERS) is the home of the entrepreneur. We’re a specialist risk finance company that provides customised financial solutions, sectoral knowledge, mentorship, business premises and other value added services for formal small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa and selected African countries, namely Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia. We know that by investing in you, it will not only help with creating and building your own wealth, but also fuel the growth of the economy and the creation of jobs for many.

Funding your new business is no child’s play. There are a number of different options available to both brand new businesses as well as existing businesses that require additional funds to explore new markets, expand across borders or expand on their value proposition. But having so many different options and trying to understand all the terms and conditions attached to each option can be overwhelming. Here are three popular business finance options for you to consider.

Starting out in 2011 as the first angel group in SA, AngelHub Ventures matured into an early stage Venture Capital firm in January 2014. They are passionate about early stage investments in (South) Africa. Depending on the stage of your business and the needs of your team, they provide support in a wide range of areas, varying from strategic advice to operational assistance, incl. legal, accounting and financial assistance from their trusted suppliers. They believe in building great businesses and they are in it for the long haul.

You’ve got the idea for your business. A small-medium size business that has a personal feel to it. Great. Most businesses need certain equipment to operate – from furniture to computers. Aside from internally generated cash flow or credit lines, when looking to acquire equipment for your startup, you should investigate other ways to finance these acquisitions. For a small business like yours, financing the acquisition of equipment rather than using the business’ cash offers significant benefits and mitigates risk. Here are 10 reasons why you should consider equipment finance.