Local and national support
British Business Investments (BBI)
British Business Investments (BBI) is a government-owned firm supporting UK SMEs by providing financing options to businesses that struggle to access traditional loans or capital markets.
Read MoreTelford Growth Enabler - Good2Great
A programme offering specialist business support for organisations in Shropshire
Read MoreStart Up Essentials - Telford
Workshops covering key business areas for newly trading business owners.
Read MoreBuilding Up Business Programme - Money Advice Trust
The Money Advice Trust has developed a programme consisting of a series of videos designed to help small business owners feel confident managing their business finances.
Read MoreTools and resources
Your essential finance glossary
If you're completing an application for a loan or talking to a financial professional, you could well be faced with lots of financial names, terms acronyms. But if you don't know the difference between invoice finance, mezzanine finance or private equity, don’t worry. Simply download our essential finance glossary where we explain all the technical jargon.
Understanding the different types of business finance
Equity finance versus debt finance
How to raise finance as a micro or small business
Inspiration
Accessing business finance
Appropriate funding is essential for any business to grow and develop. Grant Peggie, director at British Business Bank who operate the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, explains more.
£5bn boost for export finance
Optimum Finance uses AI to identify SMEs needing invoice finance
A creative approach to securing property finance
