Collaboration between banks and alternative lenders
In this blog, Adam Tavener explores how the banks and alternative lenders could work together to up funding to SMEs.
Alternative finance
SmallBusiness.co.uk is working in partnership with Finpoint to help you find the right finance for your business. This section provides comprehensive guides and articles on the different alternative finance options for UK small businesses and entrepreneurs. There are many different types available, including crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, micro loans, equity finance and angel investments, plus various strands of asset-based lending and refinancing.
For smaller businesses looking to grow, alternative finance providers are often better aligned to their needs – not only because they can offer less strict criteria than traditional lenders like banks, but also because they can be more flexible and responsive whilst offering a better customer service.
The alternative finance market is a dynamic sector in the UK, driven by the country’s twin strengths in fintech and investment banking services. Business funding for British SMEs from alternative finance firms now tops £15bn annually and is set to grow strongly up to and beyond the 2020s. Read on for ideas, analysis and case studies to see if it could benefit your company as well.
In this blog, Adam Tavener explores how the banks and alternative lenders could work together to up funding to SMEs.
Alternative finance
Alternative finance
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Alternative finance
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Alternative finance
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Alternative finance
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Alternative finance
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Alternative finance
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Alternative finance
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Crowdfunding for Business
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Alternative finance
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Alternative finance
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Alternative finance
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Alternative finance
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