How much does invoice factoring cost?
Find out about invoice factoring costs and discover how much your business could save…
Raising finance
Raising funding for your small business is one of the first hurdles that a new entrepreneur may face. Take a look at all the different small business financing options in this section – plus take a look at insights and opinions on the different start up financing routes from entrepreneurs who’ve been through it.
Covering information on grants and loans to equity finance from crowdfunding or external investors, we hope this section will help you decide the best way to raise finance and fund your business.
Applying for a Start Up Loan: What to expect
Looking to raise finance for your new business? Join the 30,000 plus Start Up Loan recipients today……
Dragons’ Den’s most successful businesses
With the return of series 15 of the popular BBC show, Startups takes a look at the progress of 19 of the best businesses to have passed through the Den…
10 ways to fund your business
Are you looking for alternative sources of finance for starting a business? Here are some key ways to raise money that get around the credit impasse…
How to get a business grant
Our guide to navigating your way through the complex process of applying for a business grant, and how to beat out the competition as you do...…
The Bounce Back Loan: Explained
What is the Bounce Back Loan, how much can you receive, and is your business eligible for quick finance?…
The Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund: Explained
Small businesses in the retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors can receive up to £25,000 in government funding. Is your business eligible?…
How can my small business apply for a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan
Get the lowdown on the government-backed Coronavirus Business Interruption loan scheme, including how to apply, and who is eligible…
How can my small business get the £10,000 coronavirus grant
For many small businesses, the announcement of £10,000 grants for companies struggling to deal with the impact of coronavirus was a vital lifeline. Discover how to apply and who’s eligible…
The UK’s 6 best invoice factoring companies
Finding the right invoice factoring solution for your small business can make a huge difference to your cash flow. Compare quotes and find a top supplier today…
Start Up Loans: How to apply
A government-backed start up loan is a great way to kickstart your business. Discover the benefits here, and get all the info on how to apply…
Best investment apps
Want to manage your money, invest on the go, and better understand your finances with just your smartphone? Look no further than our selection of the best UK investment apps.…
How to invest money
Whether you want to invest in stocks, shares, gold, or bitcoin, or just want to know how investment works, get started with our comprehensive beginner’s guide.…
What is invoice finance?
Cashflow issues can cause major problems for small businesses. With invoice finance, you can plan for the future by raising capital against your unpaid invoices…
Fintech Startups: Budgeting Apps
With bold, disruptive ideas, these fintech startups occupy some of the top spots in our annual index of the UK's best new startups.…
Impact investment: the Startups guide
In the UK, impact investment is an investor trend that looks to bring about some social good. Read on to find out how to attract an ethical investor, and for some key examples of business ethics…
Business finance
Explore how to make the most of small business finance to fuel your growth ambitions…
10 steps to structuring your funding pitch
Are you seeking finance for your startup? Not sure how, or what, to present to potential investors? Read our guide to find out how to structure a pitch in 10 steps…
SEIS investment scheme: how it works
If you’re an early-stage UK company with fewer than 25 employees and big ambitions, you could be eligible for SEIS...…
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) explained
If you’re an early-stage business with relatively few staff and assets, you could be eligible for EIS funding. Find out more below……