Access to finance is a critical driver of business growth and for many UK SMEs, the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) could be the key to unlocking their next stage of expansion. Designed to help businesses secure funding they might otherwise struggle to access, this government-backed scheme gives lenders the confidence to offer finance on more…
read moreThe leisure industry is a diverse and dynamic sector that includes everything from hospitality and tourism to sports, recreation, and entertainment. Whether it's investing in a new complex, expanding to new gym locations, or opening a themed attraction, businesses in the leisure sector often require significant capital to grow and prosper. This is where leisure…
read moreThere has always been a preconception that it is difficult for sole traders to get business finance. However, this is really one of those business myths that we are happy to expel. There are some excellent funding options available for sole traders. If we put this into context, according to the UK Government there are…
read moreOperating in the wholesale distribution industry can be demanding and a business can face challenges meeting customer demands, maintaining a healthy cash flow and most importantly managing stock. Ultimately, a business in this sector will need to have good financial stability to enable it to operate successfully whilst also being able to undertake growth initiatives.…
read moreOver recent years the Retail sector has had to become flexible in how it reaches its clients. Back in 2020 retail businesses had to quickly embrace change and move to selling online. As a result, in the past 18 months we have seen an upward trend in enticing customers back to visit retail outlets to…
read moreDevelopment finance provides a cash boost in the form of funding, which can be used to assist with construction related projects for both commercial and residential properties. Finance is available in the form of both loans and mortgages. This type of funding solution enables a lender to loan money for a business or entrepreneur to…
read moreReceivable finance is a very popular funding solution that helps to free up working capital whilst a business continues to run smoothly. Also known as invoice discounting or invoice factoring, this solution will bridge the gap between cash being needed for day-to-day business operations and clients settling an invoice. As the name suggests receivable finance…
read moreA common preconception when we speak about the self-employed is that this refers solely to trade professionals such as electricians, plasterers, plumbers, gardeners and carpenters. However, there are several ways in which a business can operate through self-employment. In fact, there are 3 types of legal entity: Sole trader – the easiest option for starting…
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