The latest news on funding and finance options for SMEs
A company can't get far without funding, which is why we're bringing you all the biggest business finance news, including updates on new funding schemes and other key announcements for startups, fast-growing businesses and established companies
A group of alternative SME lenders has come together to launch the Association of Alternative Business Finance, which aims to promote industry best practice
Construction Contractors' Late Payment Woes Revealed
The NACFB has advised commercial finance brokers to check whether their introducers are authorized to make referrals, following recent regulatory changes
VizEat, the company that allows amateur chefs to host dinner parties and cooking classes, is eyeing up new cities following its latest round of investment
The Competition and Marketing Authority criticizes lack of competition in retail banking sector, and vows to create fairer deal for customers and businesses
Verizon to Acquire Yahoo's Web Properties for $4.8 Billion
Verizon, the US telecoms giant that also owns AOL, acquires Yahoo's web assets for $40 billion less than what Microsoft offered for the company in 2008
New government report, Stepping Forward, examines the heady growth of the fintech sector and reveals how the UK can become the fintech capital of the world
Chancellor George Osborne Pledges to Cut UK Corporation Tax to 15%
George Osborne says UK is still "open for business" following Brexit vote, as he outlines plan to cut corporation tax to lowest rate of all major economies
Music streaming service Spotify has announced its $1bn debt financing package to challenge Apple Music and Tidal. Have they really got a good deal though?
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