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Why Apply for a Small Business Loan in 2023?

We’re already a few weeks into 2023, but there is always time to consider whether you need a small business loan. You might have big plans for your small business but need more funds to make them happen. Many of us have faced this situation, but thankfully, this no longer

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Relying on invoices being paid on time to keep a healthy cash flow? Find out how you could release up to 100% of unpaid invoices with a quick turnaround in under 2 days. Whether it's £5,000 or £1 million, invoice finance could be what you've been looking for Learn how

Our Top 10 Business New Year Resolutions

Updated for New Year 2022 2022 has been another exciting year for the world, but it’s now coming to a close. We’re entering 2023! A new year and a time to look ahead. Many of us challenge ourselves with personal resolutions, but it’s also a great time to set some

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How Does Christmas Impact Small Businesses?

Updated for Christmas 2022 It’s getting cold, dazzling lights are draped over trees and there’s glitter and tinsel everywhere. It can only mean one thing; Christmas is nearly here. For many small businesses, the Christmas period has a significant impact on annual profits. It can result in record sales and

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Rising Energy Costs Cause 1 in 4 Small Businesses to Fear Closure

According to YouGov research (commissioned by Meta and published in an article by SmallBusiness.co.uk), rising energy costs are causing just over a quarter (27%) of small businesses to fear closure. YouGov’s research also shows that under half (42%) of small businesses are addressing this issue as a top priority. At

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7 Ways Invoice Finance Can Benefit Your Business

Invoice finance can be a great way to improve the financial situation of your business. It allows you to unlock funds caught up in unpaid invoices for a fee paid to an invoice financing company. We’ve put together a list of 7 ways invoice finance can benefit your business. As

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What Hunt's Mini-Mini-Budget U-Turn Means for Small Business

What Jeremy Hunt’s Mini-Budget U-Turn Means for Small Business

Since becoming Chancellor of the Exchequer on 14th October, it’s been clear that Jeremy Hunt was going to make a lot of changes to Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget. Only a few days after taking office, we had a clearer understanding of his plans, including spending cuts. But what changes has Jeremy

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Commercial mortgage Did you know that you may be able to borrow up to 100% of the purchase price of a property with a commercial mortgage? Buy-to-let and commercial properties are covered either singularly or as part of a portfolio... Learn how

UK Government Spending on SMEs Decreases

A recent British Chamber of Commerce press release states that only one in five pounds of direct Government public procurement spending is awarded to SMEs. But does this mean that UK Government spending on SMEs has decreased? What can your small business do to maintain your funding as your business

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Does FinTech matter to small businesses?

FinTech is still considered an industry buzzword by sceptics, but in a short few years, some of the FinTech innovations that were once considered groundbreaking are now commonplace. In fact, according to recent research by City A.M, Britain is significantly ahead of other Europeans in embracing digital banking. The brilliant

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Why aren’t small businesses using open banking?

AltFi’s Open Banking State of the Market Report 2022 shows that there’s a notable split between consumers and small businesses using open banking. The report shows that consumers make up 86% of open banking users and small businesses only make up 14% of users. But why is this the case

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