Open the pages of any business publication these days and there is a plethora of announcements about this company or that company receiving another round of funding. Funding firms are shaping the start-up industry with their millions and providing incentives to develop the ideas that they deem important. But does it really have to be
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Be flexible with funding if you want to see your business boom
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Before I was an entrepreneur I was a professional drummer. I played with headline acts on an international circuit, but a rare strain of pneumonia took me away from the stage. While I recovered I had a great idea that turned into a great success, and if I knew then that I’d be where I
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British SMEs face uncertain funding future
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SMEs in Britain are increasingly concerned over their ability to gain funding in the run up to Brexit, a recent survey reveals. The study, commissioned by insurer Hiscox, finds recent economic and political uncertainty has adversely affected business confidence, and caused concern for the future as Britain’s withdrawal from the EU becomes nearer. This should come
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How to tell if trade credit is right for your SME
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
There’s a lot on the minds of today’s SMEs. FSB’s recent Voice of Small Business Index for Q2 2017 found that the number of SMEs expecting to downsize, close or sell on what’s left of their business in the next 12 months has increased for a second consecutive quarter, now standing at 12 per cent,
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What is a personal guarantee?
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
If you’re considering applying for business finance, you will probably have come across the term personal guarantee. Personal guarantees are a significant factor in the business funding application process and a key consideration for major shareholders and company directors looking at their finance options. While it can sound daunting and somewhat off-putting, it helps to
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Business and homeowners: What do lenders want to know about my home?
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
If you’re considering a business loan, at some point in the application process you’ll probably be asked whether you’re a UK homeowner. It might sound daunting, but there are actually a few different reasons that business and homeowners get linked by lenders like this. You don’t have to be a homeowner to get a business loan
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5 Steps to Stop Spending Yourself out of Survival
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Moving quickly and decisively with a well-thought-out “Plan B” could make all the difference in your eventual business success.
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A guide to boosting your investment chances
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
The startup community is thriving, with record numbers of new businesses launching each year. For each of these companies, securing funding will be crucial to maximising their business potential and growth. However, setting yourself apart from the UK’s other 5.5 million small to medium sized enterprises is no easy feat. In order to ensure you
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Five reasons why taking out a loan could save your business
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
According to research, 50 per cent of businesses fail within their first year. Further studies show that one of the main reasons for failure is the lack of finances. Most small businesses are started with the aim of creating a new outlook in their respective industries, and the plan is to get funding along the way. Unfortunately,
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Anti-business Budget and Article 50 fail to knock SME appetite for borrowing
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Britain’s small and micro businesses have shrugged off an ‘anti-business’ Spring Budget and uncertainty around the triggering of Article 50, as the average value of borrowing or funding enquiry on the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers’ (NACFB) findSMEfinance platform increased by over £5,000 in the four weeks from 8 March. While the number of finance
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