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Business Planning
Cashflow tool
Our easy to use online cashflow calculator will help you avoid running out of cash in your business. Download the template today.
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 three messages each business day: morning market commentary straight from the dealing floor; plus morning FX opening rates and afternoon FX closing rates for seven major currencies.
To sign up, speak to your local Corporate Banking Centre today.
Up and Running
Sign up to our email programme featuring tips from HSBC Start-Up Stars finalists and winners, designed to help you learn from their experiences.
HSBC Publications
Economic Reports – Monthly Commentary
Keep up-to-date with topical comment on the latest economic developments.
Read Monthly Commentary for August 2008 (PDF, 168kb)
Outlook 2008
Prospects for the global and UK economies in 2008.
Read Outlook 2008 (PDF, 292kb)
Useful links
Telegraph Business Club
Promotes best practice for businesses through up-to-the-minute articles and case studies.
www.telegraphbusinessclub.co.uk
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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