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Growth Guarantee Scheme

The Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS): A guide for SMEs

12/08/2024 / Comments 0
Get ahead of seasonal cash flow challenges

Getting ahead of seasonal cash flow disruptions

09/10/2023 / Comments 0

When do businesses benefit most from external funding?

04/09/2023 / Comments 0
7 rules for all business owners to live by

7 rules for all business owners to live by

26/04/2023 / Comments 0
Full capital expensing

Full capital expensing: What is it and how can my business benefit?

01/04/2023 / Comments 0
12 days of Christmas planning

12 days of Christmas planning for your business

14/11/2022 / Comments 0
Should business investment be accelerated

As inflation soars, should business investment be accelerated?

15/08/2022 / Comments 0
5 reasons why you should consider switching business bank accounts

5 reasons why you should consider switching business bank accounts

28/02/2022 / Comments 0
Phishing attacks are rising: Is your business protected?

Phishing attacks are rising: Is your business protected?

24/02/2022 / Comments 0
Top challenges for UK businesses in 2022

Top challenges facing UK businesses in 2022

04/01/2022 / Comments 0
Why every business decision maker needs a solid support network

Why every business decision maker needs a solid support network

26/07/2021 / Comments 0
REVEALED: Top business concerns for 2021 (and how to overcome them)

REVEALED: Top business concerns for 2021 (and how to overcome them)

12/07/2021 / Comments 0
How to write the perfect business plan

How to write the perfect business plan

23/04/2021 / Comments 0
How to maximise your cash reserve

How to maximise your cash reserve

18/02/2021 / Comments 0
7 hurdles start-ups face and how to overcome them

7 start-up challenges you may face and how to overcome them

06/01/2021 / Comments 0

10 ways to make your business more attractive to lenders

08/09/2020 / Comments 0
Lack of EU trade deal an enormous concern for UK businesses

Lack of EU trade deal an enormous concern for UK businesses

05/08/2020 / Comments 0
What cash flow challenges lie in store as lockdown restrictions ease

What cash flow challenges lie in store as lockdown restrictions ease?

03/07/2020 / Comments 0
8 ways to overcome a ‘no’ when searching for funding

8 ways to overcome a ‘no’ when searching for funding

09/06/2020 / Comments 0
What are businesses doing to adapt to Covid-19

What are businesses doing to adapt to Covid-19

28/05/2020 / Comments 0

The appeal of starting a business in lockdown

21/05/2020 / Comments 0
Credit insurance guarantee

Government to provide credit insurance guarantee

14/05/2020 / Comments 0

Preparing a business resumption plan

04/05/2020 / Comments 0

Coronavirus and UK businesses: Looking to the future

01/05/2020 / Comments 0

Coronavirus and UK businesses: Taking advantage of support

28/04/2020 / Comments 0

Coronavirus and UK businesses: The initial impact

24/04/2020 / Comments 0
Government to launch new Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme

Government launch Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loans

20/04/2020 / Comments 0

How a stress test can help to identify financial problems in uncertain times

17/04/2020 / Comments 0
Small business budgeting tips

Small business budgeting tips: The 15 ‘R’s to success

12/04/2020 / Comments 0
Government further expands new loan scheme to support more businesses

Government further expands new loan scheme to support more businesses

06/04/2020 / Comments 0
How to incorporate external funding into your business continuity plan

How to incorporate external funding into your business continuity plan

06/04/2020 / Comments 0
7 ways to increase productivity when working from home

7 ways to increase productivity when working from home

25/03/2020 / Comments 0
Cash flow management tips to keep your business fighting fit

Cash flow management tips to keep your business fighting fit

23/03/2020 / Comments 0
Funding support increases to help businesses overcome coronavirus shocks

Funding support increases to help firms overcome coronavirus shocks

13/03/2020 / Comments 0
New alert system to help reduce bank transfer scams

New alert system to help reduce bank transfer scams

09/03/2020 / Comments 0
Your guide to cash flow forecasting The basics

Creating a cash flow forecast: The complete guide

06/02/2020 / Comments 0
What small business owners really want for Christmas

What business owners REALLY want for Christmas

09/12/2019 / Comments 0
Unhealthy staff cost employers a month of productivity

Unhealthy staff cost employers a month of productivity

27/11/2019 / Comments 0
9 tips to avoid a HR headache this Christmas party

9 tips to avoid an HR headache this Christmas party

27/11/2019 / Comments 0

Black Friday: What British businesses need to know

05/11/2019 / Comments 0
Halloween business lessons

Learn valuable business lessons from horror movies this Halloween

31/10/2019 / Comments 0
The dos and don’ts of growing your business

The dos and don’ts of growing your business

22/10/2019 / Comments 0
How to keep your business financially fit

How to keep your business financially fit

25/09/2019 / Comments 0
How to make more effective business decisions

How to make more effective business decisions

19/09/2019 / Comments 0
SME Funding Gap

Is the SME funding gap getting wider?

17/09/2019 / Comments 0
Is Your Financial reporting the Key to Funding Success

Is your financial reporting the key to funding success?

12/09/2019 / Comments 0

SME’s being held back by lack of funding

20/08/2019 / Comments 0
Why you need to care more about cash flow than profits

Why you need to care more about cash flow than profits

06/08/2019 / Comments 0
Fall back in love with your business

5 ways to fall back in love with running your business

02/08/2019 / Comments 0
The four pillars of cash flow management

The four pillars of successful cash flow management

16/07/2019 / Comments 0
These are the habits that billionaires share

These are the habits that billionaires share

01/07/2019 / Comments 0
Should UK companies invest in AI

Should UK companies invest in AI?

18/06/2019 / Comments 0
Back to school: The benefits of hiring young talent

Back to school: The benefits of hiring young talent

14/06/2019 / Comments 0
Are you turning a deaf ear to potential customers?

Are you turning a deaf ear to potential customers?

24/05/2019 / Comments 0
Jamie Oliver’s restaurant

Jamie Oliver’s restaurant chain collapses after cash flow issues

23/05/2019 / Comments 1
7 steps to better cash flow management

7 steps to better cash flow management

14/05/2019 / Comments 0
Developing a resilience plan that will prepare your business for anything

Develop a resilience plan to prepare your business for anything

29/04/2019 / Comments 0
The resources you need to find the right funding for your business

The resources you need to find the right funding for your business

15/04/2019 / Comments 0
Businesses remain bullish despite Brexit concerns

Businesses remain bullish despite Brexit concerns

05/02/2019 / Comments 0
24 time-saving hacks for busy business owners

How to save time at work (24 hacks for busy business owners)

18/12/2018 / Comments 0
11 simple strategies to retain customers and build brand loyalty

11 simple strategies to retain customers and build brand loyalty

04/10/2018 / Comments 0
Employers unaware staff money worries are damaging performance

Employers unaware staff money worries are damaging performance

28/08/2018 / Comments 0
7 simple steps to turn your business around

7 simple steps to turn your business around

03/07/2018 / Comments 0
Consultation launched on governance code for private companies

Consultation launched on governance code for private companies

14/06/2018 / Comments 0
13 common business plan mistakes to avoid when applying for funding

13 business plan mistakes to avoid

22/05/2018 / Comments 0
Your time as a business owner is precious

A-Z of time-saving hacks for busy business owners

20/03/2018 / Comments 0
3 cost effective ways to grow your business

3 cost-effective ways to grow your business

05/03/2018 / Comments 0
5 smart resolutions all businesses should make in 2018

5 smart resolutions all businesses should make in 2018

08/12/2017 / Comments 0
Do you put up with poor customer service?

Do you put up with poor customer service?

30/10/2017 / Comments 0
5 tips to build better networking connections

5 networking tips to build better connections

26/09/2017 / Comments 0
Is this the right time to make key business decisions?

Is this the right time to make key business decisions?

08/08/2017 / Comments 0
6 signs you’re a modern finance leader

6 signs you’re a modern finance leader

18/07/2017 / Comments 0
6 things business owners can’t be bothered to do

6 things business owners can’t be bothered to do… but should!

28/06/2017 / Comments 0
Four traits that define a great manager

Four traits that define a great manager

23/06/2017 / Comments 0
Competitor benchmarking: How do you measure up?

Competitor benchmarking: How do you measure up?

16/06/2017 / Comments 0
11 things your business should be doing... and probably isn’t

11 things your business should be doing… and probably isn’t

30/05/2017 / Comments 0
Boredom in workplace

Repetitive tasks causing widespread boredom in workplace

23/05/2017 / Comments 0
Half lack confidence managing company finances

Half lack confidence managing company finances

17/05/2017 / Comments 2
Liam Fox golf comment

Are UK businesses too lazy and fat to succeed? Liam Fox thinks so

12/09/2016 / Comments 0
small business health

Is running your small business threatening your health?

10/08/2016 / Comments 0
Why it’s time to prepare your business for the worst

Why it’s time to prepare your business for the worst

02/02/2016 / Comments 0
Writing a Check

7 alternative ways to fund your business

10/02/2015 / Comments 0
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Some of the funders we work with

  • Accelerated Payments
  • Pulse Cashflow Finance
  • eCapital Commercial Finance
  • Time Finance
  • ABN AMRO Commercial Finance
  • Berkeley Trade Finance Ltd
  • Metro Bank SME Finance
  • Optimum Finance
  • Blazehill Capital
  • Partnership Invoice Finance
  • Barclays
  • Kriya
  • Clear Factor
  • Sonovate
  • Tradeplus24
  • PNC Business Credit
  • Nationwide Finance
  • Davenham Trade Finance
  • Castlebridge
  • InvoCap
  • IGF Invoice Finance
  • MaxCap
  • Davenham Asset Finance
  • Team Factors
  • Merchant Money
  • Woodsford Tradebridge
  • Close Brothers Invoice Finance
  • Skipton Business Finance
  • Regency Factors
  • Peak Cashflow
  • Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance
  • Haydock Finance Ltd
  • Praetura Invoice Finance
  • Giant
  • Royal Bank of Scotland
  • Leumi ABL
  • Cynergy Business Finance
  • 4Syte
  • Santander Corporate & Commercial
  • Investec
  • Ultimate Finance Group
  • Roma Finance
  • Aldermore Invoice Finance
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