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What is working capital?
Working capital is a financial metric that allows businesses to understand their operational liquidity, or in simple terms, how much cash is actually available to use within the business. As businesses can become tied up in many debts and financial obligations, it can often be difficult to determine how much … Read more
What is a long-term business loan?
A long-term business loan is a method of funding designed for more established businesses that are looking to grow over a longer period of time. Long-term business loans are often for larger amounts and are secured loans, meaning they will require collateral. For businesses looking for a quicker solution, a … Read more
The benefits of using a finance broker
A finance broker can be a great addition to finding the best loan for your business. If you’re looking for some funding for your business, but don’t know exactly what you’re looking for, or don’t have the time to look, then hiring a finance broker might be the best option … Read more
What is a short-term business loan?
A short-term business loan is designed to provide quick funding access for businesses. In many cases, businesses will need urgent funding, such as if machinery or a process is faulty, or if there are issues with cashflow. Short-term business loans can fill these gaps and provide support ranging from a … Read more
A guide to unsecured business loans in the UK
For small and medium-sized enterprises in the UK, unsecured business loans provide a popular financing option, through their flexibility and lack of collateral requirement. These loans allow businesses to access funds without the need to provide collateral such as property or other assets. Financing and unsecured loans are a key … Read more
What is a Merchant Cash Advance?
A merchant cash advance, often abbreviated to MCA or a MCA advance, is a unique type of loan that provides businesses with quick access to working capital. A merchant cash advance is not a typical loan, but instead is a cash advance against future credit card sales, that is paid … Read more
What is the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS)?
The Growth Guarantee Scheme, often abbreviated to the GGS, is a UK government-backed program designed to help UK SMEs access funding. SMEs often have difficulty scaling or investing in innovation within the business, so the Growth Guarantee Scheme is designed to boost businesses in the UK and bridge this existing … Read more
How to access business finance for small businesses
Accessing business finance for small businesses in the UK can be tricky, as it can be difficult to know where to go and what to look for. When you’re running a small business, it’s important to have access to the finance you need to grow and succeed. There are a … Read more
Our latest posts
- What is working capital?
- What is a long-term business loan?
- The benefits of using a finance broker
- What is a short-term business loan?
- A guide to unsecured business loans in the UK
- What is a Merchant Cash Advance?
- What is the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS)?
- How to access business finance for small businesses