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»
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»
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»
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»
Sole traders and micro businesses should look to alternative finance providers to make sure they aren’t hampered by these restraints in the early days, as getting a bank account can prove an arduous process. more»
The latest industry figures have indicated that business lending is expected to grow in 2015, for the first time since 2008. more»
