The Rise of B Corps
As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), delivering social and environmental impact is in our DNA. But how many other organisations can safely say they that they too are proactively supporting these causes? Research shows that consumer behaviour is...
Top Tips on Applying for Start Up Finance
Whether you are only just considering turning your amazing idea into a start-up business, or have already begun the process, the reality is that you may need to raise some external finance to take your venture to the next level. The loan application process can be...
Is Your Business Ready for an Upturn?
Many small businesses are right now focused on surviving the economic downturn, but what are the key considerations in taking advantage of an upturn when it comes? It is, perhaps, surprising to learn that having battled through the downturn, those same businesses can...
Confronting the Stigma Around Business Lending
When you think of business loans what is your natural reaction? For many, the term ‘loan’ brings up negative connotations. Many people believe that to succumb to lending means that you are not doing well financially, however, this outlook in the world of business is...