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
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
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
Given the state of the economy, keeping your cash flowing is vital. Invoice discounting is one way of doing this. It provides a cash advance based on the value of your invoices. Is it right for your
company, and how much does it cost?
Published 11.03.2009
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
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
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
The banks continue to be tight fisted when it comes to lending to businesses. Coming to the rescue is a new type of short-term finance based on invoice discounting, but with a twist. What’s the full
story?
Published 01.10.2012
In autumn 2014 PayPal Working Capital (PWC) will be launched - it’s going to offer quick, interest-free cash advances to small businesses. Is this an ideal funding solution or something to be
avoided?
Published 02.09.2014