Rising inflation is a growing concern for many business owners across the UK. Planning for business continuity, cash flow management and obtaining business funding are just some of the challenges business owners are facing in the current economic climate. In a recent webinar, our Senior Strategic Partnership Managers, Leon Jayasinghe and Ryan Ciecko hosted a live discussion about how the SME lending market is changing against the backdrop of the economic climate, and what SMEs and their advisors can do to navigate the challenges and improve their chances of securing funding ..read more

Now more than ever, consumers want to shop with businesses that take their corporate social and environmental responsibilities seriously. A green business strategy can help the planet, and help you attract and retain customers. Here’s how to make it work ..read more

With the official start of spring just around the corner (it’s 20 March, in case you’d forgotten), why not start thinking about how you could give your business the spring clean it needs? The longer days and warming weather gives everyone a much needed energy boost: here are some ways you could channel some of this extra drive into refreshing your business ..read more

Crowdfunding has become a popular form of funding in recent years. Its origins date back to the 1700s; in 1713, for example, Alexander Pope requested donations to fund his translation of Greek poetry into English. But how does crowdfunding work today? And what are the benefits ..read more

Running a successful construction business is no mean feat. Having to pay upfront for materials before you complete the job (and get paid by the client) can prove problematic from a cash flow perspective. Unless you have the ready cash, you might not be able to take on the contract. But construction finance could help ..read more

If you trade internationally, you’ll know how important it is for your goods to move to and from the UK smoothly. But with new export rules in place, it’s easier said than done. In fact, some small business owners say they’ve faced 70-page long customs declarations. To help our customers, we’ve put together some information about exporting to the EU in 2022. This isn’t a definitive guide: for specific information, speak to a specialist ..read more

Businesses buy commercial property for a variety of reasons: they might want to purchase a premises for their business, or add to their buy-to-let portfolio, for instance. Yet many business owners lack the cash to be able to buy commercial property outright, and this is where commercial property finance comes in. But how accessible are commercial property loans, exactly ..read more

On Friday, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng made his first fiscal statement since taking office. In his so-called “mini budget”, Kwarteng announced £50bn in tax cuts and outlined the ways in which the government plans to boost economic growth. So, in light of Friday’s announcement, what can businesses expect ..read more

The survey of 1000 UK SMEs, conducted by Funding Options and Censuswide, found less than half of business owners are 'very confident' of surviving the next six months (42 ..read more

Waiting weeks or even months for invoices to be paid can put pressure on any business’s cash flow. But invoice factoring and discounting can ease the burden. Both invoice factoring and discounting enable businesses to unlock the cash tied up in their unpaid invoices. Factoring and discounting are types of invoice finance, and there are some key differences. So, which one is most suitable for your needs ..read more