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Financing

The financing channel looks at the different small business funding options available to start-up companies and established SME businesses looking to grow. Read a wealth of guides and tips to help manage your accounts and cash flow better, views on the future of business banking and where to source alternative finance.

What documents do you need when applying for a business loan?

Different lenders require different business loan documents. Get prepared with this business loan checklist

Business Loans

Government Grants

Solar panel grants for businesses

If your business uses solar panels, you can generate cash from National Grid suppliers for the energy you produce and do not use

Business Loans

Fast business funding and loans

Worried about cashflow for your small business? Need cash fast? Find out more about fast business funding and who the key providers are

Business Loans

Business loans for starting up abroad

Here is brief overview on getting finance for an overseas business in the UK – can you do it and what do you need to know?

Small Business Banking

Best business bank accounts for sole traders

We’ve rounded up some of the best business bank accounts created with sole traders in mind

Business Loans

Getting small business loans with bad credit

Even a small business owner with bad credit may need to borrow unexpectedly for stock or a sudden car repair. Where can you turn to for a small business loan with bad credit?

Small Business Banking

Should I use a personal bank account for my small business?

James Trowell of Coconut explains the implications of using your personal account for your small business banking.

Partner content

Why you need a business bank account

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Small Business Banking

Should I use a personal bank account for my small business?

James Trowell of Coconut explains the implications of using your personal account for your small business banking.

Partner content

Why you need a business bank account

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Small Business Banking

Small business banking: A complete guide

Christoph Tutsch, founder and CEO of ONPEX, reveals everything you need to know about small business banking, from opening an account to seeking a loan.

Government Grants

Business grants in Wales

If you are looking to start your own business in Wales or already run one, you could be eligible for a range of Welsh business grants

Financing

Small business grant winner: Interview with Studio Flox

Kal Watrobski of upholstery business Studio Flox will use her grant money on accountancy and social media assistance

Government Grants

How to find grants for training courses

Eligibility for grants is usually dependent on the size of your company, where it is based and what you want to use the money for

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.