Entrepreneurs can be highly predictable people. What do you suppose is every entrepreneur’s dream? If you said “to start a successful business” you would be spot on. But what is the dream after the business is off the ground? That’s simple, they want to make it grow. Look at any business plan in the entire […]
London businesses benefit from over £9bn in Covid-19 financial support
New data released from the British Business Bank reveals that 7,700 loans worth over £2bn have been offered to SMEs across London under the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). The scheme provides business loans, overdrafts, invoice finance & asset finance of up to £5m to businesses with a turnover less than £45m. Including the Government-backed […]
How to get a business loan without giving a personal guarantee
Every business needs a little financial boost from time to time, especially in its early days or in time of growth. Today’s financial market offers a wide range of funding types for businesses, depending on how much is needed over what period and for what purpose. Of course, the first thing any lender needs to assess […]
Am I eligible for a small business loan?
Growing your business takes blood, sweat and tears…and more often than not, a good deal of cash. How do you get the right funding in place for your business, and how do you maximise your chances of getting approved for a small business loan? Funding a business means either spending working capital, raising cash from […]
Ultra Low Emission Zone – what does ULEZ mean for my business?
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) officially came into being in the nation’s capital on 8th April 2019. It’s the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at improving air quality in London, and will undoubtedly also serve to reduce congestion in the busiest parts of the city. Cleaner air and less traffic sounds like […]
Focus on female founders – Leah Hutcheon, Appointedd
To mark International Women’s Day BIZL caught up with Leah Hutcheon to talk about life as the founder and CEO of Appointedd. International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on 8th March to mark and commemorate advances in women’s rights and to celebrate the role women play in both business and domestic life. In China […]
Focus on female founders – Hannah Feldman, Kidadl
To mark International Women’s Day BIZL caught up with Hannah Feldman to talk about life as the boss of tech start-up, Kidadl. International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on 8th March to mark and commemorate advances in women’s rights and to celebrate the role women play in both business and domestic life. In China […]
3 ways to fund business VAT and tax bills
Yes, it’s inevitable that businesses have to meet their tax and VAT obligations, but it is a familiar feeling for business owners in January and April when there simply isn’t enough cash in the coffers to settle their tax bill.
How to boost your business’s working capital
In this article we take a look at the range of finance options available to small businesses who need to boost their working capital. We explore traditional options as well as one or two lesser known ways to fund your business. There is a well-worn statistic that is quoted time and again that 80 percent […]
Peer to peer lending – the facts behind the hype
It’s one of the hottest topics in business finance, yet for all that, there is probably more rumour and misinformation about peer to peer lending than there is on any other topic. Here we take a look at what it is, what it isn’t and why it can be such a compelling solution for both […]
Raising business funds with an unsecured loan
With interest rates remaining low, there has never been a better time to take out a loan. As entrepreneurs and business owners, you can get the cash injection you need to either get your new business off the ground or take it to the next level of development, with highly affordable repayment terms. The stumbling […]
Late invoice payments are killing SMEs
Ask ten small business owners to name the most important thing their business needs to do in order to thrive, and you will get ten different answers. Some will talk about innovation, some about understanding customer needs, and others about delivering a value proposition. Yet there is something more fundamental that is common to them […]