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Here you will find practical tips and how-to guides.
Building Financial Resilience for Your Business
Building financial resilience is worth working towards to ensure that your business can overcome disruptions.
Net Zero Funding for Your Business
In this article, we explore how Net Zero funding can be used to drive sustainable practices in business.
Cashflow Forecasts for Start Ups
Jo MacEachen explores what Cashflow Forecasts for a Start Ups looks like and what it helps you to achieve.
5 Ways a Business Loan Fuels Business Growth
The role finance plays in business is critical. In this article we explore 5 ways a business loan can unlock growth.
How to Get a Business Loan
Applying for business finance can be a daunting experience. In this article, we explore the best practices when applying for a business loan.
6 Ways to Finance your Start Up
In this short article, we explore the different ways to finance your start up
14 Types of Business Finance
There are many types of business finance available for SMEs and Start Ups to help them cover operational costs or business expansion.
How does my credit score affect my chances of getting a business loan?
Your credit rating is a key indicator used by banks when deciding to lend you money when applying for business loans.
Funding Growing SMEs
Find out how we support projection-led businesses that demonstrate a stronger forecasted performance compared to previous years.
How Business Mentoring Supports Resilience
Mentoring is a useful tool to help your early-stage business to grow and be more resilient. Here Rachel shares her top tips.
The Diary of a Start-Up Entrepreneur – Final Update
In the final update of The Diary of a Start Up Entrepreneur, Marnie brings updates us on the official opening of her business.
Test Trading – The Dos and the Don’ts
Test trading is a critical piece of market research. Our Start Up Loans manager, Charlie Martin, shares his top tips.