Debt finance: Why The City Grump got it wrong
In an uncertain economic environment, it’s more important than ever that companies are able to grow and prosper. Banks are central to this – they’re one of the key sources of finance to businesses....
View ArticleThe secret to cash flow management: Keep it simple
Such is the difficulty of the finance director’s role that even the title of the “Entrepreneurial FD” conference, held by Real Business’ sister publication Real Deals on November 27th at the London...
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Gym chain Xercise4Less lifts £31m in equity and debt funding
The Business Growth Fund was responsible for a £5m equity investment, while Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking added to that with a £20m debt facility and also £6m in asset finance. Indeed BDF has now...
View ArticleOne in five Enterprise Finance Guarantee loans ends in default
Figures from Bridging Finance have found that the government lending facility, aimed at those which have previously been rejected by providers of traditional commercial loans because of a lack of...
View ArticleWasabi hooks £30m HSBC facility for London expansion
The chain of sushi and bento restaurants will allocate a portion of the £30m revolving credit facility from HSBC towards the rollout of new Wasabi restaurants across the UK capital in 2018 and 2019....
View ArticleTop tips for accessing finance – a guide for UK SMEs
The UK’s rapidly expanding small business sector is something of a sleeping giant, with young companies in need of better access to finance to kick-start their growth. In the transition from startup to...
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Debt finance needn’t be dangerous
Debt – the word can send a chill down the spine of many cool-headed entrepreneurs. But what about debt finance? Despite its scary-sounding name, there is evidence that SMEs can benefit from this form...
View ArticleHow to make your business attractive for SME debt funding
Sometimes SMEs could do with a fast cash injection to help them cover the cost of a new asset or a cashflow shortfall. While debt might seem like a huge responsibility, it can be a useful tool for...
View ArticleSME Funding Guide: Know your debt finance options
It’s been a decade since the global financial crisis hit in 2008 which shook and reshaped the UK economy. Back then, new loans to SME customers dropped to a low of just over £38bn a year. Fast forward...
View ArticleTraditional lenders are failing SMEs, but alternative finance providers may...
Ten years ago, a small to medium-sized business looking to expand would have visited its local bank branch in what was usually a straightforward process. Today, that once dependable source of funding...
View ArticleHow can an entrepreneur live beyond the burden of debt?
As a business owner, you’re bound to encounter ups and downs when it comes to your cash flow. You’ll need to have a lot of money upfront in order to start a new business, which will usually involve a...
View ArticleRaising capital in business: Assess your options
Whether starting a business from scratch or looking to take an existing firm to the next level, working capital can be the ultimate deal-breaker. Commercial finance is available in a variety of forms,...
View ArticleWasabi hooks £30m HSBC facility for London expansion
The chain of sushi and bento restaurants will allocate a portion of the £30m revolving credit facility from HSBC towards the rollout of new Wasabi restaurants across the UK capital in 2018 and 2019....
View ArticleTop tips for accessing finance a guide for UK SMEs
The UK’s rapidly expanding small business sector is something of a sleeping giant, with young companies in need of better access to finance to kick-start their growth. In the transition from startup to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Debt finance needn’t be dangerous
Debt the word can send a chill down the spine of many cool-headed entrepreneurs. But what about debt finance Despite its scary-sounding name, there is evidence that SMEs can benefit from this form of...
View ArticleHow to make your business attractive for SME debt funding
Sometimes SMEs could do with a fast cash injection to help them cover the cost of a new asset or a cashflow shortfall. While debt might seem like a huge responsibility, it can be a useful tool for...
View ArticleSME Funding Guide: Know your debt finance options
It’s been a decade since the global financial crisis hit in 2008 which shook and reshaped the UK economy. Back then, new loans to SME customers dropped to a low of just over £38bn a year. Fast forward...
View ArticleTraditional lenders are failing SMEs, but alternative finance providers may...
Ten years ago, a small to medium-sized business looking to expand would have visited its local bank branch in what was usually a straightforward process. Today, that once dependable source of funding...
View ArticleHow can an entrepreneur live beyond the burden of debt?
As a business owner, you’re bound to encounter ups and downs when it comes to your cash flow. You’ll need to have a lot of money upfront in order to start a new business, which will usually involve a...
View ArticleRaising capital in business: Assess your options
Whether starting a business from scratch or looking to take an existing firm to the next level, working capital can be the ultimate deal-breaker. Commercial finance is available in a variety of forms,...
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