Because our usual weekly Business Finance Bulletin included outtakes and fails to celebrate the 100th episode, this didn’t fit our usual podcast version. In order that those who prefer to download and listn don’t miss out we have recorded a ‘podcast-only’ episode in which we look at preparing a cashflow forecast, success rates in getting […]
Here we are at episode 100 of the Business Finance Bulletin! As a departure from the norm this week is all about outtakes and fails. Yes, we’re sharing clips where things didn’t exactly go to plan; outtakes and fails which show that filming these Bulletins can sometimes be a bit frustrating! We look back to […]
The Bank of England’s announcement that it is providing a two-year extension to the Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS) has given a boost to the growing number of challenger banks and SMEs on hunt for cheaper finance and access to funding. The FLS was launched in 2012 at the height of the credit crunch and […]
In the latest episode of the Business Finance Bulletin Rob Warlow reviews the recent Entrepreneur’s Index survey released by Barclays Bank and the Regional Growth Fund. As well as looking at the UK business scene the report focuses on High Growth businesses. Turning to growth finance raised via equity crowdfunding a new report issued by […]
In this episode of the Business Finance Bulletin Rob Warlow reviews peer to peer lender Folk 2 Folk and how they won the recent accolade of Best Lending Platform for Small Businesses. High growth, or scale ups are they are sometimes referred as, are gaining attention in terms of the support and finance they need […]
When writing a Business Plan to raise finance an Executive Summary is an important part of the document. In this interview BLS’ Rob Warlow explains why this is and how it can help the bank in reviewing your business finance request.
In the latest episode of the Business Finance Bulletin Rob Warlow looks at an alternative to the traditional bank overdraft. With banks providing less support in the form of overdraft facilities a new service has been launched by Growth Street to fill the gap. There is news of a possible rival to PayPal which could […]
In this episode of the Business Finance Bulletin Rob Warlow shares details of a new service launched by Aldermore Bank aimed at helping temporary recruitment agencies overcome problems with administration and more importantly cashflow. More evidence is coming out that business confidence appears to be taking a hit. Rob looks at the latest CBI SME […]
In the latest episode of the Business Finance Bulletin Rob Warlow looks at a new product launched by Market Invoice, the online invoice discounting provider. The new product called Contract Finance will help businesses release previously locked-up cash from contracts delivering regular income. According to a survey from Bibby Financial Services business confidence amongst SMEs […]
Here’s an interesting studio discussion on finance options for growing businesses. Running your own business can be hugely rewarding, but also hugely challenging with a multitude of issues to keep on top of and in this discussion there’s a look at the different types of finance available and tips on how to access them. The […]