More businesses turn to £6.2bn alternative finance market to power growth
According to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, the UK online alternative finance market volume rose by 35% in 2017 to £6.2bn. more»
Finance
Discover the best approach to securing funding for your small business, whether it's a bank loan or equity investment from an angel backer. Finance is a crucial component of entrepreneurial success, allowing business owners to make calculated risks and think on a bigger scale.
Scottish government urged to hand £75m to small businesses ahead of Brexit
FSB Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to set aside the money in a Brexit resilience fund in its submission ahead of the Scottish Budget on December 12. more»
Under half of SMEs believe banks understand their needs
High street bank TSB published a report in Parliament this week which found that giving SMEs access to the financial tools, products and advice they need would increase their productivity by 10% and boost the UK economy by £70bn. more»
FedEx Express puts up £20,000 grant to help UK SMEs reach international potential
FedEx Express is offering a £20,000 prize to the small UK business which can demonstrate its strategic vision for global success. more»
Report finds debt levels soaring among the UK’s self-employed
Small business owners and self-employed people are increasingly grappling with high levels of debt, according to new research from SME advice service Business Debtline. more»
Scotland’s female entrepreneurs demand state support to realise economic potential
Scottish female entrepreneurs are urging the government for more help to give the economy a multi-billion-pound boost. more»
Government turns to green entrepreneurs to help save the environment
Green boffins are being urged by the government to come up with new ideas to help save the environment, as part of a new £60m initiative. more»
Lenders offering poor digital service risk losing small businesses to challenger banks
Small business owners are calling on high street banks to ramp up their technological innovations or they will switch to digital rivals. more»
6 reasons why a joint venture reduces the risks for startups
Starting a business can never happen without some level of risk. The wise entrepreneur will recognise that. The skill is in reducing the risks as far as possible. more»
6 business funding options to get your startup up and running
Donna Torres, director of small business at Xero, helps startup founders understand the different business funding options available for new companies. more»
