This statistic illustrates the share respondents reasons for seeking external finance for their companies cash flow in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2019. It can be seen that the majority or businesses surveyed (55 percent) stated that they sought external finance for working capital to fund general growth, whilst 45 percent of respondents stated that they sought external finance to cover a short term gap due to unexpected expenses.
Which of these describe the reason for seeking external finance for cash flow?
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GOV.UK. (June 4, 2020). Which of these describe the reason for seeking external finance for cash flow? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 26, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/912404/reasons-for-seeking-external-finance-for-cash-flow-united-kingdom/
GOV.UK. "Which of these describe the reason for seeking external finance for cash flow? ." Chart. June 4, 2020. Statista. Accessed September 26, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/912404/reasons-for-seeking-external-finance-for-cash-flow-united-kingdom/
GOV.UK. (2020). Which of these describe the reason for seeking external finance for cash flow? . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: September 26, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/912404/reasons-for-seeking-external-finance-for-cash-flow-united-kingdom/
GOV.UK. "Which of These Describe The Reason for Seeking External Finance for Cash Flow? ." Statista, Statista Inc., 4 Jun 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/912404/reasons-for-seeking-external-finance-for-cash-flow-united-kingdom/
GOV.UK, Which of these describe the reason for seeking external finance for cash flow? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/912404/reasons-for-seeking-external-finance-for-cash-flow-united-kingdom/ (last visited September 26, 2023)
Which of these describe the reason for seeking external finance for cash flow? [Graph], GOV.UK, June 4, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/912404/reasons-for-seeking-external-finance-for-cash-flow-united-kingdom/