Access to finance hitting SMEs harder
Access to finance is tricky, with a third of businesses turned down at least once for a business loan or funding over the past three years, and 12 per cent turned down on multiple occasions.
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A whole new world of debt finance SMEs can issue business bonds too
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.
Rejecting rejection What to do when your application for finance is denied
By Staff writer
For many fast-growth businesses, the route to finance can be fraught with setbacks. However, having an application for external funding denied should not act as an impediment to growth, if reacted to effectively.
Business assets could help bosses manage cash flow effectively
By Staff writer
Prasanna Kulkarni, founder and product architect of Comparesoft, explains how small business owners can best manage their cash flow by leveraging their assets.
Making the most of your assets: Short-term finance options
Cash flow is something ever-present on every small business owner’s mind. Here’s how you can access short-term finance options.
Taking charge of your company restructure
By Staff writer
Mike Moffett, partner of operational restructuring at PwC, unveils some considerations for companies wanting to restructure during a difficult time.
How to interact with millennials without alienating your audience
By Staff writer
It’s incredibly important that you don’t miss out on how to interact with Millennials (also referred to as Gen Y) this age group is responsible for an estimated $200bn spending power alone.
Choosing the right investor for your business
By Staff writer
The road to business success is never straightforward, and every entrepreneur experiences setbacks, must negotiate bumps in the road and overcome challenges. So it helps to have the right investor on board.
It’s been months since the BBC scandal and another pay gap issue is under scrutiny
While much is still being said about the BBC’s differing wages for men and women, another type of pay gap is taking centre stage. Government plans will soon see companies owned by shareholders highlight how much chief executives make in comparison to their average worker.
Calls for measures to shore up SME finance options post-Brexit as lending drops
Lending to SMEs was down in July, prompting calls that the UK needs to shore up its finance options for small businesses in the face of Brexit.