EU recommendations threaten to strangle bank lending to small businesses. At the same time new UK regulation is opening the door to alternative funding possibilities. What’s the full story?
Published 12.05.2015
As part of the government’s new “Finance for Lending Scheme”, Natwest has made £2.5 billion available to small businesses that require loans of between £1,000 and £25,000. Sounds good but is there a
catch?
Published 01.10.2012
The Bank of England has announced that the closure of its Funding for Lending scheme for SMEs has been deferred. How might this help your business obtain additional finance?
Published 10.12.2015
Directors of small and medium-sized companies will soon be able to access a further £70 million of potential funding via the government’s Business Partnership Fund. But what’s the really interesting
bit?
Published 16.04.2013
The government has said that £60 million will soon be available to small and medium-sized companies via its Business Partnership Fund. Plus, the directors won’t need to go near a bank. What’s the
story?
Published 22.01.2013
Your company needs extra cash for working capital and your fellow directors are looking to you to provide it. You’re happy to lend the money, but naturally you want some security. What are your
options?
Published 29.04.2014
Many businesses have put their development plans on hold. The perception is that credit is scarce and that most small business loan applications are routinely rejected. If you need funding, where can
you turn in the current climate?
Published 12.06.2019
Many small businesses head straight to the bank when they need additional finance. But before you start filling out a loan application, it is worth looking into the alternatives. Might equity finance
be the way to go?
Published 30.04.2019
You’ve recently seen one of the major banks advertising “invoice financing” as a way to improve cash flow for your business. What is this, and is it something worth considering for your company?
Published 25.05.2012