Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
The Lending archive.
News
New findings from the FSB show successful finance applications plummeting to lowest level on record
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HSBC UK is launching a £12 billion lending fund for SMEs across the UK. Here's what you need to know.
News
Small businesses are in luck as Barclays has doubled its unsecured lending limit from £50,000 to £100,000.
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The shortlisted institutions in the Business Lender of the Year category have been announced for the British Small Business Awards.
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The majority of SME’s struggle to trust traditional lenders, and in fact prefer to invest their own personal funds and savings into the business.
Getting Online
Payday lenders will be required to clearly link to a price comparison website, following new regulation.
News
Lending to SMEs dropped by £2 billion in one year and £4 billion since 2013 as early indicators demonstrate an uptick in lending to SMEs in 2017.
News
Small businesses report feeling disconnected and alienated from bank lenders and wish for more support and transparency for Christmas, a new study reveals.
Small Business Banking
Lending to SMEs has dropped by £2 billion in one year but early indicators in 2016 reveal an uplift in lending and confidence that SMEs can secure finance.
Business Loans
1.6 million people have lent money directly to a friend or family member to help them start or grow a business, a new study reveals.
Small Business Banking
As the alternative finance sector continues to grow at a rapid rate, Paul Mildenstein considers if banks have had their day.
News
The annual rate of growth in the stock of lending to UK businesses was negative in the three months to August, research finds.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
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
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.