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SMEs: Bank loans are far too expensive

It seems that UK business owners find it too expensive to borrow cash from their bank. Why aren't the banks adjusting to online competition?

Small Business Banking

Startup Funding and Grants

How to secure angel investment

Richard Prime secured angel funding for his company Sonovate. Here are some tips from him on going about it.

Small Business Banking

SMEs: Bank loans are far too expensive

It seems that UK business owners find it too expensive to borrow cash from their bank. Why aren't the banks adjusting to online competition?

Startup Funding and Grants

How to secure angel investment

Richard Prime secured angel funding for his company Sonovate. Here are some tips from him on going about it.

Legal advice

Why the right business structure is so important

Many start-ups choose to become sole traders or partnerships simply because they are afraid of the paperwork. Here, Henry Catchpole explains why creating the correct business structure offers important legal and tax advantages.

Startup Funding and Grants

How to raise funds for a new business

Melanie Luff explores the options to bear in mind when looking for funding as a start-up.

Alternative finance

Invoice discounting as a liquidity source for SMEs

In this piece in association with Fundbird, Mark Thomas of C2FO looks at invoice discounting as a means of improving small companies' cash flow position.

Alternative finance

Do small businesses really need to wait for alternative finance?

The British Business Bank is regulator of a scheme that ensures small businesses are referred to relevant alternative finance providers in the event of being turned down for bank funding. But Paul Mildenstein asks: What's taking so long?

Business Technology

What impact could 3D printing have on small businesses?

Here, we look at the benefit of the still-developing technology of 3D printing for SMEs.

Business Ideas & Planning

The increasing investment in fast-growth hybrid businesses

Hybrid companies which combine a digital platform and a real life in-demand service on the ground are on the rise. Here, Michael Bruce looks at this revolutionary business model.

Alternative finance

The benefits of alternative finance

Today, there is a wealth of alternative finance options that threaten to eclipse the offering of banks in terms of attractiveness to small companies. Here, Sharon Argov looks at some of the benefits of the modern way to finance.

News

Start-ups receive SEIS boost 

New companies raised £163.5 million via the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme last year, nearly double the £85.9 million raised in the first year of the scheme (2012/13).

News

Finding the right talent is number one issue for business leaders

A shortage of talent is the top concern for businesses, followed by growing revenues and maximising profitability, finds a study.

Government Grants

How a small jewellery business secured a government grant

Chiara Stone, founder of jewellery company Hoobynoo World, talks about a cash injection she received from SUCCESS, a grant provider backed by the government's Regional Growth Fund.

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