Comparing funding options is essential before you commit to a type of business finance. You need to research the most suitable kind of support for you – be it business loans, investment or grants. But where do you begin? These articles give you some of the information you need to make such a major business decision.
How a Commercial Finance Broker Can Help SMEs
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Understanding your business loan options can be confusing. But a commercial finance broker can help navigate your options.
Construction Equipment Leasing vs Financing
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Patrick Hogan, CEO of Handle, explores the pros and cons of equipment leasing and financing to guide you through which is a better fit for your construction business
A Review of Early Repayment Charges & Penalties
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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
Asset-Based Finance: a Guide for Small Businesses
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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
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Compare secured vs unsecured loans for personal and business finance. Explore advantages and disadvantages of secured and unsecured borrowing features today.
RBS Business Loans
— Read More — RBS Business LoansHere'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
Angel Investors: an Introduction
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Angel investors are an important part of the business funding landscape in the UK. But what is an angel investor, and how could they benefit your business?
How Does Crowdfunding Differ to P2P Lending?
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Crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending are often lumped together, but there's an important distinction between these two types of business finance
What is Equipment Leasing?
— Read More — What is Equipment Leasing?Want to invest in new equipment for your small business without compromising cash flow? Equipment leasing could be the answer to your problems
Where to Find Small Business Funding
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Small business funding can be tricky to find, but this article tells you what's available, with more info in the FREE Ultimate Guide to Business Funding
The Ultimate Guide to Business Funding
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The Ultimate Guide to Business Funding gives you a comprehensive overview of bank lending, public funds and alternative finance
HSBC Business Loans
— Read More — HSBC Business LoansHere's a quick look at the HSBC business loans currently available to UK SMEs, including their fees and eligibility requirements
NatWest Business Loans
— Read More — NatWest Business LoansNatWest business loans include startup funding and financing for growing SMEs. Find out if NatWest business finance is suitable for your growing SME with our handy guide covering NatWest business lending options.
Ulster Bank Loans
— Read More — Ulster Bank LoansUlster Bank business loans are available in small and large amounts for SMEs, but is a traditional lender the suitable solution for your funding needs?
How to Begin Business Debt Consolidation
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If your business is struggling financially, debt consolidation is an effective first step towards getting things back on track. Here's how you can start.
Halifax Business Loans
— Read More — Halifax Business LoansHalifax business loans are operated by Lloyds Bank and RBS. We look at the the range of small business loans from Lloyds, RBS and other high street lenders.
Santander Business Loans
— Read More — Santander Business LoansHere's our guide to Santander's business loans. Learn about the Santander finance products available to you, plus the pros and cons of bank business loans
Finding Small Business Loans
— Read More — Finding Small Business LoansGetting a small business loan is a common way of funding a startup or growing your business. But you need to do the groundwork first.
The Difference Between Public and Private Debt
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What's the difference between public and private debt? Emma Meakin defines each in simple, non-technical terms.
What is a Venture Capitalist?
— Read More — What is a Venture Capitalist?Spotify, Skype and Zoopla have benefited from venture capitalist funding. We tell you what VCs do and where you can find the right one for your business.
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