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Access to Finance: Growth Finance Fund
Apply now for loans between £500,000 and £2million to boost business growth.
Bank finance
Bank finance options available for businesses, their advantages and disadvantages, and sources of advice.
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.
Bank finance explained
Overview of the different types of bank finance and support available for businesses.
What is equity finance?
Sources of equity finance for businesses, including shareholders, crowdfunding and the stock market.
Advantages and disadvantages of equity finance
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of the use of equity finance or share capital in your business.
Types of bank finance for businesses
Sources of short- and long-term bank finance for businesses, including overdrafts, bridging finance and mortgages.
Access to finance conference 2023
An event to help local businesses learn more about accessing finance.
Access to Finance Conference 2024
An event to help local businesses learn more about accessing finance.
Business Finance Week 2023
The British Business Bank and several partners from across the UK will host Business Finance Week 2023.
Financing from friends and family
Pros and cons of getting a loan from friends and family and your tax position on repayments.
Is your business ready for bank financing?
Even before seeking finance, you need to be clear in your own mind about why you need it, and how much.
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
Options for financing business growth (video)
In this video, business advisers explain the importance of getting the right finance for your business growth.
What is equity finance and is it right for your business?
Work out whether equity finance can provide the finance you want for your business.
Apply for bank finance: step-by-step
Before applying for bank finance, take a step-by-step approach so that you have the best chance of success.
Identify finance options for your business (video)
In this video, business advisers explain how to identify finance options for your business.