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Finance
Guidance on raising finance, finance options, managing finance, financial planning and accounts, managing cashflow, improving business performance and managing a business when economic conditions are tough
Access to Finance: Growth Finance Fund
Apply now for loans between £500,000 and £2million to boost business growth.
Equity finance
Overview of what equity finance is and how to find it.
Supplier finance
Benefits of supplier finance or reverse factoring to buyer and supplier.
Alternatives to equity finance
Loans and government support are possible alternatives to equity finance.
Prepare to raise finance
What you can do to prepare your business to raise finance
Shares and equity finance
Assess whether your business could benefit from equity finance, issuing shares or floating on the stock market
Raising finance for innovation
Where and how to find funding for research and innovation projects if you can't access government grants
Advantages and disadvantages of equity finance
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of the use of equity finance or share capital in your business.
Access to finance conference 2023
An event to help local businesses learn more about accessing finance.
Business Finance Week 2024
Week long series of free events to help businesses explore and access financial options to support their individual needs.
Access to Finance Conference 2024
An event to help local businesses learn more about accessing finance.
Borrowing finance for your business
Guidance on options available to businesses, including bank finance, commercial mortgages, finance from friends or family and tax efficient borrowing
Choose the right finance options
Find out about types of finance and decide which method of financing is the best fit for your needs
Business Finance Week 2023
The British Business Bank and several partners from across the UK will host Business Finance Week 2023.
Finance - find a case study
Case studies focusing how businesses have raised finance, managed financial accounts and overcome financial difficulties
Financing from friends and family
Pros and cons of getting a loan from friends and family and your tax position on repayments.
Sustainable Finance Innovation Fund
The fund offers up to £20,000 in Earth Observation technical expertise to help you bring your service to market faster.
Prepare your pitch to secure finance
What to include in your pitch to secure finance and how to structure your presentation
Present your pitch to secure finance
How to successfully present your pitch to investors