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.
5 common myths about Open Banking
It's natural for business owners to worry about adopting new technologies into the day-to-day running of their business. So its unsuprising that many SMEs share the same concerns about the concept of Open Banking. Often, the benefits of Open Banking technology are overshadowed by unfounded myths. Did you know it can actually help business owners access finance faster, more efficiently and allow you to manage your money better. In the first article of our two part series, we’ll help you get to grips with what Open Banking means and dispel some of the myths around it. Keep an eye out for our next instalment, which will focus on Open Accounting.
18 Apr 2021
Build a digital future by adding funding to your advisory proposition
Gaining access to funding can be challenging for SMEs, especially those with a short trading history, lack of security or less-than-perfect credit history. Fortunately, alternative finance provisions are changing the narrative. Find out why now’s the perfect time for your accountancy firm to adopt the role of funding advisor for your clients.
14 Apr 2021
How to secure business finance
April 12 – the date that stage 2 of the lockdown roadmap comes into play – is when non-essential shops can reopen and resume trading in person. Pubs can serve customers seated outdoors and haircuts can finally resume. Businesses have been working around the clock to get ready, and many are now looking ahead to how they can prepare for stage 3.
8 Apr 2021
Starling Bank joins Funding Options’ lending panel
Fresh from securing ‘unicorn’ status, the digital bank’s partnership with the UK’s leading business finance marketplace will help independent businesses access vital loans faster.
7 Apr 2021
The Recovery Loan Scheme vs. Alt-Fi products
The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) launched on 6 April 2021. Designed as a follow-up to the CBILS, CLBILS and BBLS, which all closed on 31 March, it provides businesses with access to the finance they need during the nation’s post-lockdown period of recovery.
7 Apr 2021
The Women in Fintech series: In conversation with Bryony Morse
Bryony has become Funding Options’ Senior Finance Specialist despite once believing she "wouldn’t be successful in Finance".
6 Apr 2021
What happens if I don’t have any funding options available to me?
It’s not uncommon for a business to apply for a loan only to find out they’re not eligible. If you’re facing this predicament, the good news is there are things you can do to make it easier to get business finance now or in the not-too-distant future.
29 Mar 2021
Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) vs. AltFi products – how do they compare?
The CBILS, CLBILS and BBLS all came to an end on 31 March 2021. Launching on 6 April, The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) is the much anticipated replacement. But is it the best option on the lending market, and how does it compare to the other alt-fi products out there?
29 Mar 2021
3 practical tips for businesses reopening on 12 April
The date 12 April is etched in the minds of many a business owner and consumer. It’s when non-essential shops, hairdressers, pubs and gyms can finally reopen – albeit with restrictions. So, what can businesses do to make sure they get a headstart?
19 Mar 2021
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