Funding Options Blog
Home of our blog articles on topics that will inform and educate entrepreneurs on topics such as lending, green finance, tax and financial matters.
How to obtain a small business loan in the UK: a step-by-step guide
Securing the right small business loan can be a turning point for many UK entrepreneurs - whether you're investing in growth, covering unexpected expenses, or managing seasonal cash flow. Yet for many founders, the process can feel opaque and confusing. What type of loan should you apply for? What documents do lenders expect? And how do you compare your options without getting buried in jargon?
3 Jul 2025
5 ways to improve working capital without a loan
Working capital is the life blood of your business. If you’re struggling with cash flow but want to avoid taking on debt, consider the five transformational strategies listed in this article.
11 Jun 2025
Leasing a car vs financing
Are you an SME? Do you need a vehicle to operate your business? Here’s how to choose between leasing and financing a vehicle as a business.
2 Jun 2025
Invoice finance hacks to protect your supply chain before summer demand spikes
Only 6% of companies surveyed have achieved full supply chain visibility. If this number worries you, or if you're generally concerned about the impact seasonal spikes can have on your supply chain efficiency, this article is for you.
11 May 2025
How to use Funding Options' commercial loans calculator
A commercial loans calculator can provide you with an estimation of how much your monthly loan repayments might cost. To calculate this you’ll need to input how much you want to borrow, the annual interest rate and term length. Let’s take a closer look at how commercial loans work and how much commercial finance your business could get.
7 Dec 2022
10 ways accounting helps your business
Even if you’ve got a talent for keeping your accounts in order, you won’t necessarily have the time. There are many ways an accountant can add value to your business, from handling the bookkeeping aspect to helping your business grow.
6 Dec 2022
5 things to consider when setting up your business premises
So, you’ve registered your business, have a team behind you and are ready to start selling your products or services. The only thing left to do is to secure a premises. To help you figure out where to look and what type of properties to explore, we’ve put together a handy list of things to think about along the way.
23 Nov 2022
5 strategies to help you recession-proof your business
The UK could face recession until the middle of next year, according to some economists’ predictions. To help support our SME community, we’ve pulled together 5 strategies that can help business owners like you to save money.
11 Nov 2022
Black Friday & Cyber Monday checklist for SMEs
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, you’ve probably already prepared your promotions and discounts. But have you missed anything out? To help you fine-tune and maximise your campaigns this year, we’ve pulled together a quick checklist for SMEs. Just in case you need a reminder – Black Friday falls on Friday 25 November this year, with Cyber Monday following suit on Monday 28 November.
4 Nov 2022
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