Start up funding

Raising enough money to start a small business can be difficult. Find out how to calculate how much you need and where you can obtain funding.

It is likely you will need funding to start your business unless you have your own money. Discover some of the main sources of start up funding.

Overdrafts and bank loans are the most common form of external financing available to businesses. Read our guide to reducing the cost and risk.

If you have a promising business but can't provide the security needed for a bank loan, a supported loan scheme may be what you need.

There are many ways to raise business funds - but which is right for you? Jonathan Amponsah reviews the top finance options for small businesses.

The high street banks aren’t the only option for business loans. We look at some of the other options including challenger banks and specialist lenders.

How to get a business loan; sources of business finance and start-up funding, understanding loan repayment terms and how to apply for a loan.

If your business is looking to raise finance, be sure you're not accidentally putting off potential investors. Avoid these fundraising faux pas.

When setting up a new business you need to be clear about how much money you are going to need and where to find it. Read our overview of the options.

Getting bank finance isn't easy these days - but working with your bank and cultivating an open, honest relationship with them could help. Here's how.

When Manveel and Ras Deol spotted a gap in the market, they were determined to keep their business independent and self-funded. Their story.

Your business might be entitled to claim a grant. Here's how to identify a scheme and apply for grant funding.

Securing a small business grant could really help your business develop. Here's how to identify relevant small business funding schemes and manage the application process.

Attracting investors is a difficult process. This is especially true for new businesses without trade history. But here are a few tips to help you.

Shamin Hoque, director of CurriesOnline, describes how he and his three fellow directors raised the finance he needed to start up his business.

Access to bank credit can prove tricky for start-ups and small firms. Crowd funding is one solution, but is it a viable option for you?

Finance is important to any business. We explain 12 common sources of start-up and development finance for businesses needing cash.