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.
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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
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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
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