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Funding

Small Business Funding archive. Articles and guides to help UK SMEs get the correct type of finance to grow.

Partner content

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

Running a Business

Running your small business – essential guide

You will always face challenges, but by following these steps, you can face those challenges with confidence and crack on with what you do best: growing your business

Partner content

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

News

Less than a third of Covid business rates funding allocated

According to research, droves of organsations are missing promised financial support to help navigate Covid, with less than a third of funding being given out

Financing

Small business startup funding

Startup funding for any small business can be a minefield. Here’s a guide to the options available to get you through those early days

Blog

Dragons’ Den: Steven’s ultimatum, S19, Ep 14

Caffeine chews for energy, a moveable webcam and diverse Christmas fairies were the propositions thrown to our snarling dragons this week

Blog

Who was the thriftiest dragon in this series of Dragons’ Den?

As another series of Dragons’ Den comes to an end, who splashed the most cash, and which dragon hoarded the most gold?

Blog

Dragons’ Den – sharing is caring, S19, Ep 13

It was a family-themed show tonight, featuring… references to Las Vegas and an “immature” brand name

News

Hospitality may have to wait until March for omicron money

Hospitality business are struggling as they wait for emergency funding to help them cope with the impact brought on by omicron Plan B rules

Masterclass Series

The funding landscape

This article from Tracc looks at the changing funding landscape and how business owners can improve their chance to secure funding themselves

Business management

Former Start-Up Series winner discusses his next growth stage – Matthew Oldham, Unizest

By securing equity investment from The Start-Up Series competition, Matthew Oldham has created an app-based current account designed for people coming to the UK to work or study

News

How to get a £30,000 grant for your London-based small business

Sadiq Khan has released details of a new fund to help SMEs with the COVID-19 recovery and a possible no-deal Brexit. Here's how to apply

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.