Most businesses need a bit of help with finance at some stage – whether it's for startup or growth. You might need funding for a dip in revenue or cash flow, or for new equipment or recruitment. In this section we'll explain how to prepare for the process and look at the options from banks, investors, alternative lenders or business grants, and what the implications are for your business.
How to Improve Cash Flow
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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
Financial Projections: Why They Matter to Investors
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Many entrepreneurs have a brilliant business idea, but fail to back it up with solid financial projections. Why can this ruin their chances of investment?
The Small Business Guide to Kickstarter
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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
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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?
— 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
Funding Circle: Leading Peer-to-Peer Lender
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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
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Trade finance expert looks at the rise of UK exporting, business funding and the future of trade finance
How Revenue-Based Financing Works
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Revenue-based financing agreement helps you tap into capital without leveraging equity or taking on debt. Learn how revenue funding could help your business.
Top 10 Fintech for Small Businesses
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We delve into the prestigious FinTech50 2015 list of the hottest European Fintech firms to find the top 10 offering valuable tools to SMEs including Klarna
ESIF: How Can Your Business Benefit?
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New ESIF schemes are rolling out in 2016 and beyond. Our expert, Richard Harrison, explains how your business can benefit
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 Fleximize Mission
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How the Courts Help with Personal Debt
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Personal debt can seem like a problem that's impossible to resolve, but you don’t have to face your finances alone. Learn how the courts can help you repay
What’s an SME?
— Read More — What’s an SME?The definition of an SME can vary – we give you the micro, small and medium enterprise business criteria from HMRC, the EU, Companies House and others
Fleximize's Year 2015
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The Expert's View: Closure of Business Growth Service
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Richard Harrison offers a candid view of the implications for providers and SMEs of the Business Growth Service closure, including GrowthAccelerator and MAS
Small Business Advice From Small Business Owners
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Get some small business advice – short audio interviews and advice from British micro-enterprise owners in the arts, tech and retail.
How to Conquer Your Debt
— Read More — How to Conquer Your DebtDebt can be overwhelming, but there are steps you can take to get back on track. Read our guide to setting up a debt management plan and other alternatives
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