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How to win bank funding
Business owners and bankers share tips with SmallBusiness.co.uk on how to negotiate a financing deal.
The reality of bank loans in 2011
The banks say they are lending; businesses see otherwise. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to both sides about the reality of financing hopes for enterprise this year.
Bank loans for small businesses
Banks are beginning to post healthy profits again, but SMEs say they are still being hit hard by lending terms. Here we speak to entrepreneurs, analysts and bankers to find out the reality of credit conditions.
Claim Back Mis-Sold Loan Protection
Have you taken out a loan or a credit card in the last 10 years? If so, you may have been mis-sold loan insurance, and could claim compensation for this.
Getting financing from banks
SmallBusiness.co.uk presents the dos and don'ts of approaching banks for funding.
Bank lending: small change for SMEs
Lending to businesses has hit an all-time low, which the banks are claiming is due to a lack of demand. Here we speak to experts and entrepreneurs to get the full story
No guarantee of funding with the SFLG
The likes of The Body Shop and Waterstone’s used funding through the Small Firms Loan Guarantee (SFLG) scheme to get off the ground. But with banks now so reluctant to lend, some believe it’s time for an overhaul
Loans scheme for start-ups falls flat
Last month the government launched a finance package to help struggling small businesses access bank loans, but SMEs say they aren’t seeing the benefits.
Refinance your business
Refinancing, if successful, can transform a company, not only by providing the funds it needs on terms which are not going to choke it, but also by opening a relationship with sources of support, expertise and useful contacts.
Banking on a loan
If you’re looking to fund rapid growth, your bank will probably be the first port of call. SmallBusiness.co.uk finds out what traditional lenders can offer, and how to make sure you’re getting the best deal
How to get a business loan
Take a very close look at the amount of money you think you will need. Know exactly how much money you need to raise, as you have to be able to justify every penny to a lender. Approaching a bank with the attitude of ‘how much can you give me?’ will not inspire confidence.
How to improve your credit rating
When it come to assessing an individual’s application for credit, banks and other lenders will focus on two main issues: your credit history and your credit score.
Have your say: Funding for women
Financial institutions may well need a shake up when helping female entrepreneurs. SmallBusiness.co.uk speaks to some women in business about their experiences of raising finance and asks for your comments.
