Crowdfunding guidance for small firms
Guidance about how small firms and start-ups can access finance through crowdfunding has been published as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, which ran from 18-24 November.
Read moreEuropean SMEs still struggling to get finance
Small and medium-sized enterprises across the EU are still struggling to secure the financing they need, according to a survey carried out by the European Commission and the European Central Bank.
Read moreBusiness Bank investment funding launched
The first round of funding for the investment arm of the Government's Business Bank, designed to stimulate the flow of finance to small businesses, has been announced by the Business Secretary Vince Cable.
Read moreBusiness lending at highest level since 2009
Net lending to UK businesses rose by £2.5 billion in the month to September - the biggest monthly rise in lending since January 2009 - figures from the British Banking Association (BBA) have shown.
Read more£20m EU funding boost for Scottish businesses
Scotland is to invest £60 million into businesses supporting economic growth and employment bolstered by EU funding, First Minister Alex Salmond has announced.
Read moreFunding boost for innovative small businesses
A fund to support investment in small and innovative businesses will receive a £25 million boost from the Government, the Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced.
Read morePayday lenders face tougher rules
There will be 'tougher requirements' for payday lenders and 'stronger protection' for consumers when the Financial Conduct Authority takes over regulation of the consumer credit industry in April 2014.
Read moreGovernment pledges extra financial support for entrepreneurs
UK entrepreneurs are to benefit from an additional £69 million of Government funding to help start-up and grow small businesses, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced.
Read moreTips for businesses to secure bank loans
New guidance for businesses on securing bank finance has been released by two leading membership organisations from the business and banking sectors.
Read moreLending under Government scheme increased in Q2
Net lending to businesses and households under a flagship Government scheme increased by £1.6 billion in the second quarter of 2013, latest figures from the Bank of England have shown.
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