Alternative Funding

There's huge choice of alternative business funding available – read this content to find out more

Alternative funding is an area of business finance that offers loans, investment and other types of support, but without the traditional methods of some of the high street banks. Sources of money include peer-to-peer lending, crowdfunding, specialist lending and angel investment. We're experts in this area, so read our articles for the low-down.

A Guide to Making Business Finance Work for You

A Guide to Making Business Finance Work for You

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A Guide to Making Business Finance Work for You

Master business finance with our guide. Discover how to optimise funding, manage cash flow, and make strategic financial decisions for growth.

The Benefits of Business Finance Borrowing for Future Growth

The Benefits of Business Finance Borrowing for Future Growth

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The Benefits of Business Finance Borrowing for Future Growth

Explore the benefits of business finance borrowing for future growth. Learn how securing funds can drive expansion, innovation, and long-term success for your business.

Trade Credit vs Business Loans: Which is Better for Your Business?

Trade Credit vs Business Loans: Which is Better for Your Business?

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Trade Credit vs Business Loans: Which is Better for Your Business?

Discover the key differences between trade credit and business loans, and find out which option suits your business needs best – from cash flow to flexibility.

Expert Advice: Applying for a Limited Company Loan

Expert Advice: Applying for a Limited Company Loan

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Expert Advice: Applying for a Limited Company Loan

Learn how to apply for a limited company loan with expert tips, step-by-step guidance, and advice on choosing the right funding for your business.

Navigating Business Loan Rates to Get the Best Finance Option

Navigating Business Loan Rates to Get the Best Finance Option

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Navigating Business Loan Rates to Get the Best Finance Option

Discover how business loan rates work and how to secure the best deal for your business - plus tips to compare lenders and avoid hidden fees.

Open Banking: What Does it Mean for SMEs?

Open Banking: What Does it Mean for SMEs?

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Open Banking: What Does it Mean for SMEs?

Open Banking has the power to transform how the financial industry works for consumers and business in the UK. We take a look at what this means in practice for SMEs

Supporting Female-Led Start-ups with Investment

Supporting Female-Led Start-ups with Investment

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Supporting Female-Led Start-ups with Investment

We delve into how male startup owners in the UK receive a disproportionate amount of investment compared to females, and how this can be changed

A Sole Trader’s Guide to Alternative Finance

A Sole Trader’s Guide to Alternative Finance

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A Sole Trader’s Guide to Alternative Finance

If you're a sole trader operating in the UK, it's worth considering the alternative finance options available to you. Here's our guide covering crowdfunding, peer-to-peer finance, and more.

Creating a Pitch Deck To Secure Investor Funding

Creating a Pitch Deck To Secure Investor Funding

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Creating a Pitch Deck To Secure Investor Funding

Creating your first pitch deck can seem like a daunting task. To help you get started, Mike Sims of ThinkLions shares three ways to leverage your pitch deck to win over investors

The Start-up Guide to Business Funding

The Start-up Guide to Business Funding

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The Start-up Guide to Business Funding

Here’s a quick look at the main funding options available to budding startup founders across the UK, including bank funding, angel investment and government grants

What is Fintech?

What is Fintech?

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What is Fintech?

Here's our view of how fintech works and the impact it's having on the landscape of the UK economy

The Changing Tide of Women in Finance

The Changing Tide of Women in Finance

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The Changing Tide of Women in Finance

The numbers of women in the financial services industry has been a topic of contention for a few years now but, slowly, the tide is changing. Aanisah Begg of Midven takes a look at why

How to Download a Bank Statement

How to Download a Bank Statement

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How to Download a Bank Statement

A simple guide to downloading a bank statement from all of the major UK banks, including Lloyds, Barclays, NatWest, HSBC, Nationwide, Santander and RBS

Cryptocurrencies: What Does the Future Hold?

Cryptocurrencies: What Does the Future Hold?

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Cryptocurrencies: What Does the Future Hold?

With more people buying and trading in cryptocurrencies, some have suggested they could eventually replace traditional currency. But how likely is that?

Asset-Based Lending: a Guide for Small Businesses

Asset-Based Lending: a Guide for Small Businesses

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Asset-Based Lending: a Guide for Small Businesses

Is asset-based finance a good fit for your business? This guide examines the pros and cons of factoring, invoice discounting and asset-based lending

Secured vs Unsecured Loans: Explained

Secured vs Unsecured Loans: Explained

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Secured vs Unsecured Loans: Explained

Compare secured vs unsecured loans for personal and business finance. Explore advantages and disadvantages of secured and unsecured borrowing features today.

RBS Business Loans

RBS Business Loans

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RBS Business Loans

Here's a quick look at the RBS business loans currently available to UK SMEs, including the RBS small business loan, business overdraft and business credit card

The Five Best Crowdfunding Sites for Your Business

The Five Best Crowdfunding Sites for Your Business

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The Five Best Crowdfunding Sites for Your Business

Crowdfunding has given startups and SMEs an exciting new route to investment, but what are the five best crowdfunding sites for UK businesses?

How Does Crowdfunding Differ to P2P Lending?

How Does Crowdfunding Differ to P2P Lending?

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How Does Crowdfunding Differ to P2P Lending?

Crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending are often lumped together, but there's an important distinction between these two types of business finance

The Small Business Guide to Kickstarter

The Small Business Guide to Kickstarter

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The Small Business Guide to Kickstarter

Launching your next product on Kickstarter could be the best and worst thing you ever do. Here's our guide to navigating the crowdfunding minefield