How to Apply for a Start Up Loan in 6 Easy Steps

How to Apply for a Start Up Loan in 6 Easy Steps

Sep 23, 2026 | Knowledge

If you’re ready to start or grow your new or early-stage business, Start Up Loans are designed to provide the finance and support you need to get moving. In this article, we share how to apply for a Start Up Loan in 6 easy steps. The Start Up Loan application...
4 Businesses That Used a Start Up Loan to Launch

4 Businesses That Used a Start Up Loan to Launch

Feb 5, 2026 | Knowledge

Launching a brand-new business is an exciting experience, especially if it’s your first time. But it’s not unusual for the experience to become overwhelming. There are so many facets to think about, and tough decisions to make. For many new founders, there’s pressure...
How Food and Drink Manufacturing Businesses Are Scaling Up

How Food and Drink Manufacturing Businesses Are Scaling Up

Oct 21, 2025 | Knowledge

Valued at an estimated £104.4 billion, the UK food and drink industry is the largest manufacturing sector by turnover; bigger than automotive and aerospace combined. The sector has grown by 18% over the past decade, and many of the South West’s most successful small...
How to Evaluate a Business Idea

How to Evaluate a Business Idea

Feb 25, 2025 | Knowledge

Embarking on the journey of running your own business can be one of the most exhilarating experiences of your life. The freedom and personal fulfilment that come with being your own boss are unparalleled. However, the road to successful entrepreneurship is paved with...
The Impact of Lending into Deprived Areas

The Impact of Lending into Deprived Areas

Jan 16, 2025 | Knowledge

At SWIG Finance, we believe in fostering economic opportunity where it is needed most. Our work as a Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) focuses on providing funding to businesses that struggle to access finance through traditional means – especially in...