If you are one of the estimated 75 per cent of businesses that lose money waiting for your bills, then Business Link London South West can help.

Business Link with BDO Stoy Hayward has developed the Getting Paid toolkit to help companies reduce their exposure to late payment.

The Toolkit includes sections on credit policies, assessing potential customers, collecting payment, factoring and external assistance in collecting your debts.

The Getting Paid Toolkit is free to readers of the Guardian for business in Kingston, Wandsworth and Merton.

Contact a Business Adviser on 0181 780 6500.

Finances are also a major concern for all businesses.

Business Link has developed the Sources of Finance booklet to help companies.

The book is divided into two sections - Growth financing and Cashflow Financing.

Contact a Business Advisor on 0181 780 6500 for a free copy.

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