6 Ways to Finance your Start Up

6 Ways to Finance your Start Up

Apr 25, 2023 | Knowledge

Whether you’ve got a great idea that you want to turn into a business, or you simply want to be your own boss, starting your own business is exciting. However, doing business does cost money, and the chances are that you’ll need to source funding to support your...
14 Types of Business Finance

14 Types of Business Finance

Apr 5, 2023 | Knowledge

14 Types of Business Finance When your business needs finance, you’ll discover that there is a vast array of types and sources available, all serving different purposes. Business Finance is typically broken down into three distinctive categories, short-term finance,...
Does my credit score affect my chances of getting a loan?

Does my credit score affect my chances of getting a loan?

Mar 24, 2023 | Knowledge

There are many reasons why someone might find themselves with a less-than-perfect credit score.  Having a poor credit rating will affect your chances of securing funding, particularly from traditional lenders, as you will be viewed as high-risk. It may also affect the...
How Business Mentoring Supports Resilience

How Business Mentoring Supports Resilience

Feb 7, 2023 | Knowledge

Being your own boss is something that appeals to many. Typically, running your own business is an extremely rewarding experience; however, the role of a business owner can also be lonely, especially for smaller businesses with one sole owner / Director. Finding a...
The Diary of a Start-Up Entrepreneur – Final Update

The Diary of a Start-Up Entrepreneur – Final Update

Jan 18, 2023 | Knowledge

In the final update of The Diary of a Start Up Entrepreneur, Marnie brings us up to speed with the official opening of her business Wonder – a World of Imagination. Barriers & Challenges As the days crept towards opening on 4th November we had various setbacks...
Test Trading – The Dos and the Don’ts

Test Trading – The Dos and the Don’ts

Jan 4, 2023 | Knowledge

Carrying out test trading prior to your Start Up Loan application will help inform your plans and forms a critical piece of market research. In this short article, our Start Up Loans manager, Jo MacEachen, explores what test trading is, and what you can hope to...