Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Articles and news on SME finance issues for UK small businesses.
Alternative finance
With the government looking to facilitate the process of accessing finance, SMEs can be positive about funding options for the new year, Ben Lobel writes.
News
Small business owners have been ‘locked in a capital battle’ which has resulted in lost opportunities to grow their business, research finds.
News
SMEs are turning to high-risk forms of finance such as credit cards and loans from friends and family to keep their business on track, research finds.
News
Resourceful entrepreneurs have turned to a variety of finance sources in response to decreased bank lending, claims research.
Small Business Banking
I have a bad credit rating because one of my customers went under and put us in debt. Is there anything we can do to get a bank loan?
Blog
To little fanfare, the Rowlands review was published this week. In case you’re wondering, it’s a government-backed report looking at the Provision of Growth Capital to UK SMEs.
Alternative finance
Bhodi Sunth, director at finance company Azure Global, outlines the options available when you need to raise funds.
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
Partner content
As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?
Partner content
Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching
Partner content
David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management