Earlier this year, in an attempt to help small businesses secure funding, the government-backed Enterprise Finance Guarantee was introduced. But is it working, and can its remaining £1 billion help
your company?
Published 10.07.2009
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
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
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 an alternative to mainstream financial institutions, small and medium-sized companies are being offered the opportunity to secure investment via “crowd funding”. So if you need a cash injection,
is it an option worth considering?
Published 06.03.2012
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
As the director of a successful, growing company, you’re looking for funding for expansion. The company’s too small to attract the interest of a venture capitalist, so where else can you go?
Published 29.03.2006
You’d like to expand your company but to do so need a significant cash injection. If your bank is unwilling to lend a sufficient amount you’ve heard that the “EIS” may provide attractive tax breaks
for investors. What’s involved?
Published 20.12.2006