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Expanding into new markets

Whether you are exploring product diversification, geographic expansion or an acquisition, discover the key considerations for expanding into a new market.

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Five ways to improve cash flow

Cash flow management is vital for every business, but in the current economy it becomes even more important. Discover five expert tips for better cash flow management.

Looming overheads: how fast-growing businesses can tackle rising costs

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Looming overheads: how fast-growing businesses can tackle rising costs

Leaning on the expertise of our portfolio, we assess the challenges facing growing firms and offer advice to SMEs.

The Growth Lending Guide to Export Finance

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The Growth Lending Guide to Export Finance

Export finance covers a wide range of funding streams. Discover how your business can best utilise export finance to access next level growth.

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Guide to Bad Debt Protection

As market uncertainty lingers, protecting against bad debts provides much-needed assurance to growing businesses.

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WiFi trends 2023

Growth Lending unpacks the latest trends in wireless internet technology, from 5G roll-out to IoT.

Preparing for tomorrow’s world: How is the funding landscape changing for consumer brands?

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Preparing for tomorrow’s world: How is the funding landscape changing for consumer brands?

We look at the benefits and drawbacks to both funding levers, giving you an insight into how you can best maximise each option.

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Funding for Amazon sellers

Selling on Amazon can be expensive and requires additional funding to get started. Take a look at the funding options available to Amazon sellers here.

What does budgeting mean for a small business?

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What does budgeting mean for a small business?

Budgeting effectively is crucial to the day-to-day operations of any business, but for smaller firms it’s even more crucial…

Should my business offer early payment discounts?

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Should my business offer early payment discounts?

For many businesses, the delay between delivering goods or services and customers paying their bills can cause real problems…

The role of brokers in securing SME funding

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The role of brokers in securing SME funding

Growth Lending works with brokers and intermediaries regularly – they are a hugely important part of the funding ecosystem that has developed around small and medium-sized enterprises that are looking to grow.

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How to finance a small business

When it comes to financing a small business, there are a number of options available to owners. The most common method of financing is through personal savings, but other options include taking out a loan, using a credit card, and seeking investors.

The difference between debt financing and equity financing

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The difference between debt financing and equity financing

There are a range of different options available to businesses that need to secure extra funding in order to grow; debt financing and equity financing are just two of them.

Overflowing inventory and the 90 day curse: how FMCG firms can overcome their challenges

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Overflowing inventory and the 90 day curse: how FMCG firms can overcome their challenges

It is time for an alternative solution…