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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Where to Find Small Business Funding
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HSBC Business Loans
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NatWest Business Loans
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Ulster Bank Loans
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Aldermore Invoice Finance
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Bad Credit Business Loans
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Invoice Financing: a New Funding Frontier
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Metro Bank Business Loans
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How you can use crowdfunding to successfully grow your business and establish buzz around your brand
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Lloyds Business Loans
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Peer-to-Peer Lenders in the UK
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With peer-to-peer lending growing in popularity among businesses seeking new investors for funding, we take a look at some of the top P2P lenders in the UK
Santander Business Loans
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Finding Small Business Loans
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Where Can I Find Startup Funding?
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We take a look at how UK startups can access the business funding they need to grow and thrive
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