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Home of our blog articles on topics that will inform and educate entrepreneurs on topics such as lending, green finance, tax and financial matters.
How to get a credit card for a new business
Business credit cards are available for organisations of any shape or size—including new companies. If you’re a sole trader, run a small business or have recently set up a new one, you might be eligible for a business credit card.
8 Oct 2020
A how-to guide for small business credit card processing
If you’ve come to this blog post, it’s likely that your new business is ready to start taking payments from customers. Congratulations – you’re one step further on your journey to success. Choosing a business credit card processor can be a challenge, especially as many of them perform the same tasks. However, there are subtle differences in things like cost and features, so it helps to do your research before you make a decision.
2 Oct 2020
Flexibility and funding for businesses in winter economy plan
On 24 September 2020 the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a further set of targeted measures to protect jobs and help businesses remain financially feasible as we head into the winter months.
30 Sept 2020
Types of bridge financing – key terms explained
Although bridging finance is commonly used for buying and renovating property, it can also be used by business owners for a range of other purposes. Bridging loans aren’t as niche as they used to be and business owners consider them when they require a quick cash injection. As with any loan, eligibility criteria applies and you’ll need to present a business plan and exit strategy when you apply for one.
24 Sept 2020
How to get a bridging loan quote
If you require a short-term [business loan](https://www.fundingoptions.com/knowledge/business-loans/) to get your business from A to B, bridging finance might be just the thing you need. Use Funding Options’ bridging finance calculator to find out how much you may be able to borrow in the form of a bridging loan. We’ll ask for some basic information on how much you want to borrow, when you need the funds, what the finance is for (e.g. ‘property finance’) and your email address so we can provide you with your bridging loan quote.
23 Sept 2020
A guide to personal and business loan quotes
Business and personal loan quotes allow you to compare loans from different lenders at a glance. Personal loan quotes for fixed and variable rate personal loans are available from a handful of comparison websites. You’ll be expected to provide some basic information in order to retrieve your quotes, such as the type of loan you require, how much you’d like to borrow and the duration of the loan, e.g. five years.
22 Sept 2020
Supporting your clients with Funding Options: webinar overview
Our Head of Advisory Partnerships Katie Ball and Head of Sales Ryan Hyde-Smith took to Funding Options’ virtual stage recently to talk about market trends and how we work with our introducers. The webinar is intended for existing and prospective introducers, as well as anyone interested in the market and how we operate.
8 Sept 2020
British Business Bank extends CBILS deadline — apply by 30 September
The government-backed British Business Bank (BBB) has provided accredited lenders with extra time to grant state-backed loans to adversely affected SMEs and larger firms through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS).
28 Aug 2020
5 ways to improve your business credit rating
The solvency of your business, how up-to-date your business accounts are and how quickly you pay suppliers are all factors that can contribute towards your business credit score. Finance lenders check this information when you apply for a loan to understand the level of risk involved in lending to your business.
13 Aug 2020
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