The growth of alternative finance
Here are some methods of funding to consider, many of which haven't arisen until recent years.
Alternative finance
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.
Here are some methods of funding to consider, many of which haven't arisen until recent years.
Alternative finance
Alternative finance
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Accounting
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Alternative finance
Conrad Ford gives advice on choosing the right funding options before taking the plunge into your business.
Payroll
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Alternative finance
Richard Prime discusses the lessons he learned during the funding mission for his company Sonovate, which provides finance to the contract recruitment industry.
Financing
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Payroll
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Financing
Nigel Breddy speaks to three businesses about the early-stage financial difficulties they experienced and the lessons they learned.
Payroll
A simplified payroll system tops the wish list for almost a quarter of UK SMEs, research finds.
Small Business Banking
As the alternative finance sector continues to grow at a rapid rate, Paul Mildenstein considers if banks have had their day.
Accounting
David Haxton discusses the importance of detailed credit checking for small businesses.
Alternative finance
Phil Mitchell presents an updated look at the options for financing an early-stage company's growth.
Alternative finance
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