Funding Options Blog
Home of our blog articles on topics that will inform and educate entrepreneurs on topics such as lending, green finance, tax and financial matters.
We’re celebrating Independents' Day UK – here’s why
Independents' Day UK is taking place on the weekend of the 3rd and 4th of July. The campaign was formed in partnership with Local Rewards, an organisation on a mission to help UK High Streets recover from COVID by rewarding shoppers for their purchases.
1 Jul 2021
5 types of finance available for retail businesses
After a long period of closure, retail businesses are now back open and able to welcome customers in again. However, this has meant many businesses in the retail sector are finding it difficult to keep up with their cash cycles and outgoings for essentials such as stock, staff and rent. We take a look at some of the different facilities available to business owners who are looking for financial support within the retail sector.
28 Jun 2021
6 types of financial support for hospitality businesses
As the UK’s hospitality sector emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the businesses hit hardest such as pubs, restaurants and hotels are likely to need financial support to help keep their doors open once more. Our blog explores the financial options available for hospitality businesses looking for cash flow support.
24 Jun 2021
How to speak to your clients about business finance
For some, securing the right type of finance can be the difference between success and failure. It’s never been more important for the business community to understand what funding is available and how to apply. Here’s how you, as an advisor, can kickstart the conversation.
22 Jun 2021
Finance options for construction businesses in the UK
The construction industry is currently booming, enjoying the fastest growth rate in 7 years and it’s looking set to continue. Both commercial and residential building works have continued through a global pandemic and as demand increases, the industry remains one of the busiest in the UK. We explore the finance options available for construction businesses and some examples of how the funding can be used.
18 Jun 2021
Why is Funding Options embracing hybrid working?
A growing number of businesses are embracing hybrid working, where employees divide their time between working in the office and remotely. Our IT Manager, Nourhan Elshenawi, explains why she thinks this approach will work for our organisation.
16 Jun 2021
How can businesses prepare for the summer reopening?
Although scientists advising the government are calling for the lifting of lockdown restrictions to be delayed, Step 4 of the roadmap is currently still set to happen on 21 June. Regardless of the exact date, what can businesses do to prepare?
8 Jun 2021
What is structured debt?
Structured debt looks at larger more complex business scenarios and finds a tailored solution specifically for the borrower to help finance their business. It offers a structured lending solution for businesses of all sizes, whether that's for business expansion plans, merging with other businesses, for commercial mortgages or for trade finance facilities.
3 Jun 2021
What it's like to work in product design at Funding Options
At Funding Options, we work collaboratively to make funding more accessible for business owners. Designing our Funding Cloud platform has been particularly exciting, and we’re continuing to refine and improve it as we speak.
2 Jun 2021
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