HSBC dedicates £10bn fund to SME exporters
In order to double the number of SME exporters, the government and the finance industry are focussing on providing support, with HSBC unveiling the launch of a dedicated fund.
Tag: Funding
Neil Woodford warns against extreme conclusions” from hung parliament
Star fund manager Neil Woodford has called for Britain to not overreact in response to the 2017 general election results, instead suggesting ?not a lot has changed economically.
Businesses that get growth capital lenders excited
By Staff writer
Growth capital loans are an alternative source of funding for fast-growing small and medium-sized businesses. It is capital that can help companies grow but which does not require to give up control of the company or dilute its equity.
UK digital healthcare service Babylon operating on AI with $60m investment
Babylon, a British digital healthcare service, has raised a $60m investment that will go towards the integration of artificial intelligence (AI).
British Airways owner IAG invests in two tech startups
International Airlines Group (IAG), the owner of British Airways, has invested in two tech startups as part of its accelerator programme.
William Hill provides £100,000 youth employment grant to Tottenham Hotspur
William Hill and Tottenham Hotspur have collaborated on a new local community employment programme, which saw the bookmaker provide a £100,000 grant to the club.
Busting five myths of invoice financing
By Staff writer
Amidst the array of challenges that SMEs in the UK face, such as securing investment, outpacing competitors and growing a customer base, the biggest obstacle to growth for 54 per cent of UK SMEs is a shortage of cash.
What next for Rapha and its growing cycling army?
In attempting to become the first true lifestyle brand in cycling, Simon Mottram is taking Rapha around the world and posting record revenues in doing so.
Oyster Bay Systems: Proof you can teach an old dog new tricks
As a longstanding software company – Oyster Bay has been running since the 80s – it is important to keep up with changing technology.
Mobile payments service wins ?60m investment, complemented with new CFO
Seemingly, mobile payments service iZettle has started off 2017 as it means to go on, raising a ?60m investment alongside the appointment of a new CFO.