Debt: Experts offer advice about when, how and why to take it on
Businesses considering a borrowing approach should determine a financing structure which achieves an optimal point where the capital raised is as cost-effective as possible, whilst still maximising day-to-day operational flexibility and minimising debt-related risks and lender restrictions.
For many businesses, debt is a key part of the capital mix; it can be used to help fund growth and asset purchases. But the reality is that it may be an expensive form of finance and, depending on the scenario, may not always be the best option. We ask financial experts for their views on the when, the how and the why of debt for businesses.
