The Funding for Lending Scheme is failing to factor into SME business strategy after research revealed that only 23 per cent are aware of the initiative.
Andy Cutbill, head of products and pricing at Lloyds TSB Commercial Banking, explains why with government schemes designed to make access to finance easier for SMEs, businesses can be confident that funding for growth is widely available - and at a discounted cost.
Lastminute.com co-founder Brent Hoberman has joined the board of language learning social network busuu.com as part of a €3.5 million investment round.
