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»
The Financial Conduct Authority has recently implemented drastic restrictions on the size of peer-to-peer investments. more»
According to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, the UK online alternative finance market volume rose by 35% in 2017 to £6.2bn. more»
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»
Small business owners are calling on high street banks to ramp up their technological innovations or they will switch to digital rivals. more»
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»
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»
As government figures reveal that lending through the Bank Referral Scheme tripled in 2018, small business owners who received finance discuss their experiences. more»
With banks offering little by way of returns to commercial savers, how can small business owners keep their savings protected and generate a return? more»
Maintaining a healthy level of cash flow can be problematic for businesses of every kind, particularly in the early days when there are limited cash reserves. However, there are certain industries and sectors that face greater cash flow pressures than others. more»
