Tools and Resources
Business Planning
Control your cashflow
Get advice on managing cashflow, and download our template to build a cashflow forecast for your business in the Knowledge Centre.
Business plan
Download our new Business Plan tool, which will guide you through the key points to think about when first planning your new venture.
Trade cycle calculator
Use our Trade Cycle calculator to work out what impact your international contracts will have on your overall business cashflow.
Keep informed
Daily Market Update – free daily update of important financial announcements and market observations.
Email ukgmcc.market.commentary@hsbcgroup.com to sign up now.
Daily Markets SMS service
Keep up with currency movements, wherever you are in the world, through your mobile phone or Blackberry.
Get two messages each business day straight from the dealing floor: morning FX opening rates and afternoon FX closing rates for seven major currency pairs.
To sign up, speak to your local Corporate Banking Centre today.
Monthly Newsletter
Sign up to our email programme receive essential advice and information on key business issues direct to your email inbox, every month.
HSBC Publications
The Future of Business – The Changing face of Business in 21st Century Britain
Explores the future of the UK business landscape and changes to UK business models.
Read the report (PDF).
Economic Reports – Monthly Commentary
Keep up-to-date with topical comment on the latest economic developments.
Read Monthly Commentary for November 2009 (PDF).
Outlook 2009
Prospects for the global and UK economies in 2009.
Read Outlook 2009 (PDF).
Useful links
Forum of Private Business
Small business advice and support.
www.fpb.org
HM Revenue & Customs
News and information on tax, insurance matters and VAT registration within the UK.
www.hmrc.gov.uk
HSBC Business Network
Join the HSBC Business Network today and take part in discussion forums, blog or interact with other fellow entrepreneurs.
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