Stuart

Stuart Lawson

Chief Commercial Officer

Stuart is Chief Commercial Officer at Funding Options where he plays a key role in driving the growth of the business and its relationships with more than 120 partners. A finance industry veteran, he has a strong background in alternative finance, corporate and commercial banking, as well as global transaction banking.

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5 business finance moves to make before the end of the tax year

If you want to keep more of your hard-earned profits, these five moves could save your business precious cash before the tax year ends.

2 Oct 2025

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Invoice finance
Tips

How much does invoice factoring cost in the UK? A guide for SMEs

If late-paying customers are strangling your cash flow, invoice factoring could quickly unlock the funds you’re owed. But what might it cost you?

24 Sept 2025

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Business Grant
Education

Top government grants and funding schemes for UK businesses this autumn

If you’re looking to fund your business this autumn, government grants could be the answer.

19 Sept 2025

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Business Loans

Debt structure definition

If you're looking for a debt structure definition, you've come to the right place. Find out what it means and explore different structured debt products.

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Types of lending

Merchant cash advance

Business owners looking for an instant cash injection can secure a merchant cash advance, and repay it as a fixed percentage of monthly card sales.

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Types of lending

What is crowdfunding?

Crowdfunding is a way for businesses to raise money. But what is crowdfunding, and how does it compare to other funding types?

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Funding Options helps UK firms access business finance, working directly with businesses and their trusted advisors. We are a credit broker and do not provide loans ourselves. All finance and quotes are subject to status and income. Applicants must be aged 18 and over and terms and conditions apply. Guarantees and Indemnities may be required. Funding Options can introduce applicants to a number of providers based on the applicants' circumstances and creditworthiness. We are also able to make insurance introductions. Funding Options will receive a commission or finder’s fee for effecting such finance and insurance introductions.

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**New Tide customers receive a 0.78% AER boost on the standard 3.29% AER until 31/03/25, after which the rate reverts to 3.29% AER, with no interest earned on balances over £75,000.

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