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Some 25 per cent of P2P lenders have withdrawn applications to the Financial Conduct Authority, amid tougher regulatory requirements.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»
Alternative finance
How much money do entrepreneurs need to get their businesses up and running?
The perils of cash flow and access to finance are well-known to all new businesses, but a study by startup community Shell LiveWire has found that many entrepreneurs manage to get their firms up and running by bootstrapping effectively. more»
University of Edinburgh’s record number of new businesses reflects entrepreneurial mindset among UK universities
As the Scottish university announces it has helped form more firms than ever before, Business Advice looks into how this reflects the efforts of UK universities to fuel entrepreneurialism. more»
How widening lending options are opening up new opportunities for the UK’s small firms
The head of business development at Tungsten Network explores the increasing lending options being introduced for small businesses and why options such as e-invoicing can make all the difference in the difficult early stages. more»
Institutional investors feel small businesses are still too reliant? on bank finance
A survey of investors found the majority thought the resilience of the UK's financial system would be improved by the growth of alternative finance. more»
Battling the financial minefield for sole traders and micro businesses
Sole traders and micro businesses should look to alternative finance providers to make sure they arent hampered by these restraints in the early days, as getting a bank account can prove an arduous process. more»
Business lending to grow for first time since the financial crisis
The latest industry figures have indicated that business lending is expected to grow in 2015, for the first time since 2008. more»
