With so many small business funding options out there and numerous providers, how do you choose the right option and how do you ensure you’re getting the best value from your lender? Find out in this guide. Types of small business funding There are a range of funding options available…
At the start of the year, business confidence in the British economy was found to be at the lowest level since the EU referendum, as per a report by the Institute of Directors. Well over half (57%) of more than 700 company directors surveyed said they expect things to get…
For any business with aspirations to grow, a healthy cash flow is crucial. However, often – through no fault of their own – getting access to the sort of cash that’s required to take the business to the next level can be tricky. Late payments are often a cause of…
So, you’ve decided that leasing is the right way to go for your business, which will enable you to make important equipment purchases to keep up with demand while maintaining healthy cash flow. But which leasing company should you place your trust in? A Google search for ‘equipment leasing companies’…
When I’m talking to business directors, that is the most common response when I say, “What about leasing your software/equipment/machinery instead of buying it?” People think leasing is for companies who don’t have the capital to purchase outright. I want to address this misconception about asset finance here, because it…
In 2011 Asset Finance International in conjunction with Nostrum Group started research into how new start-up asset lenders were finding the necessary funding. In a series of publications they have shown that a structural change has occured in the industry, and the latest report “Finding Expansion Capital” examines the funding issues affecting…
The Government’s British Business Bank (BBB) has published its first comprehensive analysis of the state of the UK’s small business finance market.
