Alternative Funding

Open Banking: What Does it Mean for SMEs?

Rebecca Taylor

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 Startups with Investment

The Fleximize Team

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 Review of Early Repayment Charges & Penalties

Jyoti Patel

We’ve compared the early repayment terms of the UK's top alternative finance providers, pairing their claims with what this would mean for business owners in practice

A Sole Trader’s Guide to Alternative Finance

Jyoti Patel

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

Mike Sims

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 Startup Guide to Business Funding

Jyoti Patel

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?

Jyoti Patel

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

Aanisah Begg

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

Elizabeth Page

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?

Sacha Bright

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

Asset-Based Finance: a Guide for Small Businesses

Craig Farmer

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

Adam Pescod

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

RBS Business Loans

The Fleximize Team

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

Adam Pescod

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?

Paul Marston

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

David Kiriakidis

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

The Lowdown on Revenue Advance

Adam Pescod

Revenue Advance is one of the most flexible business loans available to SMEs. But how exactly does it work and what types of business does it suit best?

What is Equipment Leasing?

Stephen Jenkins

Want to invest in new equipment for your small business without compromising cash flow? Equipment leasing could be the answer to your problems

Funding Circle: Leading Peer-to-Peer Lender

Elma Glasgow

Find out what the big deal is about Funding Circle, the $1 billion P2P lending platform that offers great business borrowing and investment opportunities

The Changing Face of Trade Finance

James Sinclair

Trade finance expert looks at the rise of UK exporting, business funding and the future of trade finance