The recent Autumn Statement saw the Chancellor announcing two initiatives to assist growing businesses. In this Business Finance Bulletin, we look at support the Chancellor is giving to boost exports and of the additional funding granted to the British Business Bank for businesses in search of equity finance. New research carried out by Axa Business […]
Whilst bank lending to businesses is slowly on the up, in this Business Finance Bulletin we look at the latest statistics from the Finance and Leasing Association which reveal that the Asset Finance sector is on a roll. Carrying too much stock can tie up cashflow which can be better employed within the business. We […]
As the Business Growth Fund celebrates its 5th birthday, in this episode of the Business Finance Bulletin, we look at the level of support it has been giving growing businesses in need of finance. Late payment affects many small businesses, but a new report from Ormsby Street sheds light on which business is the worst […]
In this Business Finance Bulletin, we take a look at the annual ‘Where are They Now?’ report, which analyses the equity crowdfunding industry and how it has performed over the last 12 months. The report findings suggest reduced activity amongst market leaders providing this source of finance. Growing businesses can benefit from professional advice particularly […]
After 18 months in the planning the government’s Bank Referral Scheme has been launched. In this episode of the Business Finance Bulletin we look at how the scheme is designed to improve small business access to finance. Despite post-Brexit confidence remaining relatively high we take a look at the latest statistics from the Insolvency Service, […]
Access to finance can be a challenge at the best of times but research has shown that female entrepreneurs struggle more than their male counterparts when it comes to raising funds. In this episode of the Business Finance Bulletin we take a look at the launch of a new, female-only crowdfunding platform, which not only […]
In the latest episode of the Business Finance Bulletin we share news of the launch of Peer Funding, a new player in the Peer to Peer finance world. What do they have to offer growing businesses in need of finance? Regional loan funds are a growing source of finance for small businesses and those operating […]
In this episode of the Business Finance Bulletin we take a look at a report issued by the UK Peer to Peer Finance Association reviewing the benefits of using Peer to Peer finance and how an about-turn by a former City grandee has provided a thumbs up to the sector. Currently no Bulletin would be […]
We continue our look at how you can calculate ratios from your Financial Statements with the Overheads to Sales Ratio. This ratio will highlight how efficient you are in running your business and help identify red flags where your costs may be running away. Here are other videos in this series on calculating ratios: Debtor […]
In the latest Business Finance Bulletin, a look at a support package being granted by Santander to charities and community groups raising funds on Crowfunder. The match-funding deal will allow these organisations to further leverage the funds they raise. Funding Circle have announced an upward movement in the maximum they can lend to certain categories […]