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
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
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 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
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
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
Experian has recently launched a free online “SME Finance Finder”. It’s designed to quickly match your funding requirements with appropriate brokers and lenders. Sounds good, but how will it affect
the company’s credit score?
Published 11.11.2011
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
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
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