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Alternative Finance for Business

How the Bank Referral Scheme is helping UK businesses

The Government-mandated Bank Referral Scheme requires the major banks to refer their rejected business loan applicants to three specifically designated finance platforms, one of which is Funding Options. CEO Conrad Ford explains how this scheme could boost UK's business landscape.

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There’s more to alternative finance than crowdfunding

Crowdfunding isn't all that alternative finance has to offer, writes Funding Options CEO, Conrad Ford.

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Early-stage businesses to outpace listed companies in growth next year

A new report from Syndicate Room projects a relatively rosy 2017 for early-stage companies and those who invest in them. The biggest barrier to investment, however, remains a lack of access to information.

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Credit unions v affordable loan schemes

Credit unions and affordable loan schemes can provide employees with an alternative to expensive payday loans and other forms of credit. But which scheme is best for your business? Connected Benefits' Richard Ellis explains.

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Experiential fitness: WeTRAIN launches a £600K campaign

Browse, book, share and split gym costs with a new 'Airbnb-style' app, fundraising on Seedrs.

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Is it too early to benchmark success in equity crowdfunding?

A new report sets the benchmark for success within the equity crowdfunding model. While the number of companies that are deemed crowdfunding success are yet to stand the test of time, the fragmented nature of the industry suggests the urgent need for standardisation going forward.

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How to manage a seasonal business

Managing a seasonal business can be challenging. Funding Options CEO Conrad Ford outlines how to plan ahead for the busy period, prepare for the off-season, and manage your finances throughout.

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‘Neo-bank’ start-up reaches 100K customers

Pockit is now the first 'neo-bank' in the UK to hit the 100,000 customer milestone, overtaking three of its industry peers, Monzo, Atom and Tandem – combined.

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How to manage a seasonal business

Managing a seasonal business can be challenging. Funding Options CEO Conrad Ford outlines how to plan ahead for the busy period, prepare for the off-season, and manage your finances throughout.

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‘Neo-bank’ start-up reaches 100K customers

Pockit is now the first 'neo-bank' in the UK to hit the 100,000 customer milestone, overtaking three of its industry peers, Monzo, Atom and Tandem – combined.

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Manufacturing SMEs forced to hold onto nearly £5bn in unsold stock

According to ABFA, money tied up in unsold stock is money that could have been used for business development or R&D.

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Breaking down invoice finance

Funding Options founder and CEO Conrad Ford strips away the jargon surrounding invoice finance, explaining when and why you may need these solutions when growing your business.

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The world’s first robot chef is crowdfunding

The robot kitchen that cooks, serves and cleans up after itself is crowdfunding on Seedrs for an early launch in 2018.

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Fan-funded start-up Vibe Tickets raises £600K

Virgin Media Business VOOM finalist Vibe Tickets turns to fans for equity crowdfunding campaign.

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