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Tag: Alternative Finance

Why British manufacturing icon Riley Automation chose alternative finance to fund its MBO

June 27, 2018

By Shane Schutte

Riley Automation has been on a growing spree. But with good news, often comes the need for money. Here’s why the company chose alternative finance from ThinCats to fund a management buy out.

Why SME leaders are taking more risks despite the perceived downside

May 30, 2018

By Shane Schutte

Wesleyan Bank’s third annual SME survey highlighted a growing sense of positivity. However, it also uncovered a willingness to resort to illegal activities.

PayPal cash advances to UK SMEs reach ?625m but is it really lending?

May 9, 2018

By Simon Caldwell

PayPal has provided UK SMEs with £225m in cash advances since June 2017, as the payment processor claims its alternative finance model is filling an entrepreneurial funding gap.

Unscrupulous banks have fuelled rise of alternative lenders

February 23, 2018

By Staff writer

Quick Capital’s FD gives his opinion on the FCA’s leaked investigation of the Royal Bank of Scotland’s GRG scheme and how it has fuelled the rise of alternative lenders.

Business crowdfunding concentrates the mind , reveals entrepreneur

January 4, 2018

By Staff writer

For app builder Louise Doherty, business crowdfunding not only gave her business financial firepower but also provided a structure for growth plans.

UK SMEs struggling to access suitable funding for scaling up

December 15, 2017

By Letitia Booty

Growing businesses in the UK are still struggling to access suitable funding, despite many requiring further financial support.

Giving up equity is it right for your business?

December 15, 2017

By Letitia Booty

When a business needs a cash injection to take it to the next level, sometimes equity investment seems the only option. Is it worth giving up equity and a stake in your business?

Scaling up amid a background of constant fundraising

November 16, 2017

By Letitia Booty

E Fundamentals was initially funded through family and friends, but has explored other avenues as well.

A whole new world of debt finance SMEs can issue business bonds too

October 16, 2017

By Letitia Booty

You might think of business bonds as being exclusive to large businesses, but the truth is that SMEs can make the most of the flexible finance solution too.

Making the most of your assets: Short-term finance options

October 10, 2017

By Letitia Booty

Cash flow is something ever-present on every small business owner’s mind. Here’s how you can access short-term finance options.

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