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Investing your own money into your business is an option taken by many entrepreneurs. There are a number of ways to invest – from savings and remortgages to selling valuable assets.

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Small businesses should look to family and friends for funding, a UK-based expert has claimed.

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New research suggests that SMEs are paying more interest on overdraft finances that at any time since February 2009.

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The Next Generation Finance Consortium (NGFC) has been formed by a group of finance-oriented organisations who are seeking to change the finance landscape in the UK in response to growing demand for alternative sources of business finance.

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SMEs looking for funding can now take advantage of a new free tool that provides access to a wide range of options.

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If you’re contemplating the right financing approach for your business this seminar will help you understand: Who you should approach The four levels of the ‘funding game’ that you’re at How to self-fund a start-up Micro and crowd funding technique...

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The latest independent research from BDRC Continental shows the UK’s SMEs do not appear to welcome payday loans as a means of financing their business.

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The Bank of England will provide financial support to high-street banks in order to restore economic confidence and ramp up lending to businesses.

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Business growth has traditionally been financed by banks, venture capitalists or angel investors. But sometimes the traditional route is not always ideal. Nowadays the potential funding opportunities have diversified. If your company is struggling to raise finance, consider lo...

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Small businesses in the north east will soon be able to benefit from inside information on available sources of financing.

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 ---- Text by Dreamstake ---- The objective of the workshop is to create awareness and informed understanding of the various mechanisms available to entrepreneurs and private company directors for accessing growth finance, in particular accessing public finance via flotatio...

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Recent research suggests a third of small businesses in Northern Ireland have chosen to raid their own savings rather than apply for a business bank loan.

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The aim of this article is to make the case for a fresh approach to small and medium-size enterprise financing, particularly the so-called equity gap. It proposes an instrument termed royalty funding, which would enable owner-managers to hire risk capital, rather than be hired...

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Private equity provides businesses with finance in exchange for a proportion of the business, most often in the form of shares. It is a popular method of financing because private investors often provide support and guidance in addition to capital.

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Venture capital provides significant investments – upwards of £2,000,000 – to high-potential businesses capable of rapid growth. This investment is made in exchange for an ownership of company shares.

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Pitching to investors can be one of the most nerve wracking situations around, but it’s important to retain your cool and stay on target to get the best chance of securing that important investment. Avoid these errors in order to bolster your chances.

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All businesses need money to get off the ground, but the way in which you raise this money is very important. There are numerous routes to access finance, all of which come with their own advantages and disadvantages.

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George Osborne has outlined several initiatives that he says will boost Britain’s business sectors in his 2012 Budget.

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