Why small businesses should bank on more than just loans
Syscap's MD explains why small firms looking to grow and maintain a competitive edge, should consider options other than a bank loan when it comes to external funding. 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.
Is it really that hard for small businesses to access finance?
Access to finance is frequently pointed to as a stumbling block for smaller businesses and their growth ambitions, but is it really as significant an issue as is often made out? more»
P2P lenders struggling to cope with FCA’s tougher regulatory requirements
Some 25 per cent of P2P lenders have withdrawn applications to the Financial Conduct Authority, amid tougher regulatory requirements. more»
Techniques to employ to make sure your business is funding ready
Our get funded expert, KPMG's Bivek Sharma, explains what you can do to make sure your firm is as ready as it can be, before seeking funding. more»
Government launches 4m fund to help gaming industry’s small businesses “create the blockbusters of tomorrow”
Small firms in the UK gaming industry are to be boosted by the new Video Games Prototype Fund. more»
Andrew Tyrie urges PRA to consider impact of bank tax on challengers
The Conservative chairman of the Treasury select committee has written to the PRA, urging it to consider the impact of the new bank tax on smaller lenders. more»
When crowdfunding pitches go bad (and good)
Our resident equity finance expertdarren Westlake takes a look at some of the pitfalls to avoid when crowdfunding and what turns investors on, as well as off. more»
How do you prepare for growth as a sole trader?
It can be difficult for sole traders to make sure their business is ready for growth. To help keep you on track, NatWest has put together a five-step guide to smoothing out growing pains before they have a chance to develop. more»
The bra entrepreneur aiming to transform the lingerie industry with technology
Meet the compulsive entrepreneur, who hopes her latest business, using technology to create customised bras, will empower women. more»
OakNorth Bank CEO: Hoping to overhaul the peculiarly British disease? of small firms being overlooked by larger lenders
Challenger bank OakNorth has just started lending to entrepreneurs and small businesses. CEO RishI Khosla spoke to Business Advice about why current offerings still aren't up to scratch and why he's hoping OakNorth will have a big impact on the UK economy. more»
