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5 signs it’s time to invest in new equipment and how asset finance can help

Is ageing equipment holding your business back? Are you delaying upgrades to the detriment of productivity or profitability? Asset finance could be the solution you need.

6 Aug 2025

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3-Coffee shop
Education

How an owner-occupied commercial mortgage can help you buy business premises

If you’re tired of paying rent on your business premises, an owner occupied commercial mortgage could help you buy your own property and start building valuable assets.

30 Jul 2025

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Education

What is lease-to-own finance?

Need to buy expensive equipment for your business but don’t have the cash on hand? Lease-to-own finance could be the solution you’re looking for.

29 Jul 2025

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Sterling cash pile
Education

What are the costs of invoice factoring and is it worth it for your business?

Invoice factoring could be a worthwhile option for businesses struggling with cash flow due to late-paying customers. But it will depend on your specific costs, profit margins, and whether the benefits of immediate cash outweigh the fees involved.

27 Jul 2025

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Investing in your business
Education

What is the difference between invoice financing and receivable financing?

Often used interchangeably, both ‘invoice financing’ and ‘receivable financing’ could help inject short-term cash into your business.

22 Jul 2025

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canary wharf buildings
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What is a commercial bridging loan?

Need to buy commercial property quickly but don’t have time to wait for a traditional mortgage? A commercial bridging loan could be the fast-track solution you need.

20 Jul 2025

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Asset based lending
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How asset lending can boost your business cash flow this summer

Need some extra cash to get through the summer months? Own valuable assets that could be used to secure a loan? Asset lending could help.

17 Jul 2025

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funding your business
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Fund-based and non-fund based credit limits

Find out what fund-based and non-fund based credit limits are, what the difference between them is, and which might suit your business most.

10 Jul 2025

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What are the main crowdfunding advantages and disadvantages?
Education

Peer to peer lending

Need funding but aren’t sure whether you’ll be able to get a traditional bank loan? You’re not alone. [Over half](https://www.money.co.uk/business/business-loans/statistics) of UK SMEs are turned down by banks, leaving many looking for alternatives.

9 Jul 2025

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