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.
Could your business save by switching energy providers?
Like individual consumers or households, some businesses stick with the same energy supplier for years – decades, even. But changing business energy supplier can help you keep your expenses under control. Could you be saving capital by switching today?
28 Jul 2021
What are debtor days and should I use them?
Debtor days refers to the time a business waits to be paid by their customers which can be anything from 10 to 90 days, depending on the size of the business and the product or service they trade. Debtor days are usually compared to stock days which refers to how long you have stock for tying up cash flow until it’s sold.
27 Jul 2021
5 common myths about green finance
Green finance is designed to fund sustainable businesses and business activities. However, a few remaining misconceptions about the costs and benefits of green finance mean some businesses are putting their initiatives to transition to net-zero on hold. Here’s why it’s time to lay any doubts aside and turn those green ideas into a reality.
26 Jul 2021
Funding Options bolsters leadership team with experienced CFO appointment
Ian Savage brings wealth of fintech and financial services knowledge alongside particular expertise in driving growth.
26 Jul 2021
Can hire purchase be used to access the super-deduction?
If your client needs to purchase equipment or machinery for their business but they don’t have the cash to buy it up front, hire purchase could be just what they need. What’s more, hire purchase can be used as part of the government’s super-deduction capital allowance.
25 Jul 2021
Tech Debt? What Tech Debt?...Exactly.
In our latest tech-focused article, Funding Options’ Front End Tech Lead Tom Parsons kills Tech Debt. Yes, you heard us correctly! Read on to find out how Tech Debt’s demise has helped Tom and his team drive greater efficiency within our organisation.
21 Jul 2021
Funding Options has teamed up with Love Energy Savings
Collaboration will mean SMEs can secure finance and energy products at competitive rates from multiple providers via a single marketplace.
19 Jul 2021
What does the mass exodus from London mean for businesses?
Some headlines would have you believe that people are leaving London in their droves, leading to a redistribution of businesses across the UK. But is this really the case? We take a closer look at the facts to determine how this shift could impact businesses.
18 Jul 2021
How will the lifting of restrictions impact businesses?
Following a challenging year of unpredictable change, England’s business community is looking to 19 July with a sense of optimism - and slight apprehension. Let’s take a look at what we can expect following the lifting of all lockdown restrictions and how certain sectors reacted to Boris Johnson’s announcement on Monday.
12 Jul 2021
Subscribe to our newsletter today
Sign up for the best of Funding Options sent straight to your inbox.