If My Bank Won’t Finance My Business, Where Else Can I Go?

If My Bank Won’t Finance My Business, Where Else Can I Go? Bank bashing has become a national pastime since the financial crash of 2008. The sight of bankers receiving a taxpayer bailout while continuing to pay themselves bonuses, plus the public scapegoating of the likes of Fred Goodwin made these institutions public enemy number one. Even now, over a…

Raising Finance For Buying A Business

Once you have made the decision to purchase a business, your next question probably turns to practicalities- how do you make it happen? A major part of this is likely to involve funding the project, which may in turn involve raising finance to facilitate this. The method of raising funds for buying a business depends on a number of factors…

What is development finance?

Whether you’re taking on the renovation of your own home or a property refurbishment project, short-term development finance can get you underway with funding for property purchases and building costs. Because you will add value by developing a property or site, you will be able to cover the cost of your loan by selling for a higher price or charging…

What is working capital finance?

What is working capital finance? The UK’s economic growth is predicted to be between 1% and 2% this year and sterling is currently competitive in foreign markets. This means that there are excellent opportunities for businesses that want to invest in future growth. However, for many smaller businesses, finding the funds for these plans can be a challenge.  As well…