What Is A Bridging Loan?
A bridging loan is a short-term loan typically taken out over 2 weeks to 3 years that can be used to cover a financial shortfall until a longer-term loan can […] 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.
Six reasons to use an independent broker for business borrowing
In the past it was the norm for small and large businesses to establish and maintain close working relations with their local bank managers. Today, business borrowing is a slightly […] more»
Bounce Back Loans Scheme opens for smallest UK businesses
Following the Chancellor of the Exchequer's announcement on 27 April, the Bounce Back Loans Scheme opens for applications from today (4 May 2020). more»
Things to consider before applying for a bridging loan
Applying for a bridging loan is a decision that warrants careful consideration. Before getting started, it is advisable to use a bridging finance calculator to establish affordability and consider the available options. more»
FCA crackdown on peer-to-peer investments
The Financial Conduct Authority has recently implemented drastic restrictions on the size of peer-to-peer investments. more»
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»
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»
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»
A fear of the future is holding back innovation among small businesses
Fear of the future is putting the squeeze on SME finance and innovation, according to a new study, with demand for external finance limited. more»
Finding the right niche for your business
Expertise and enthusiasm go a long way but that's not enough to make a business a success if there's no gap in the market. more»
