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Learn what Knowledge Transfer Partnerships are and how being a part of one can help your business make the most of innovation.

Prepare your business for Expansion Capital. Use our checklist and see if you're ready to grow your business through Expansion Capital.

Whether it’s opening a new location, expanding product lines, or increasing production capacity, growth requires capital.

If a small business is looking to acquire another business or invest in a large asset, such as specialist plant or machinery, an injection of capital may be required.

If you have multiple loans or lines of credit, you may decide to consolidate the debts into a single, more manageable loan.

Cash flow can be unpredictable for small companies. Unforeseen costs, seasonal fluctuations, and wider economic challenges can all impact business growth.

Businesses selling goods or services overseas face risks when it comes to cash flow and receiving payment from buyers.

Research and Development (R&D) is when a business develops innovative products, services, or processes.

Starting a new business often requires capital – money that is used to help research your business idea, create a prototype product, or purchase equipment or machinery that your new business will use.

Explore the versatility of business loans in our guide. Learn why they're helpful for business growth and how to apply.

Prepare your business for Venture Capital. Use our checklist and see if you're ready to grow your business through VC investment.

Explore our guide on business debt products including secured loans, unsecured loans, term debt, and revolving debt.

Learn how Bank of England base rate changes shape the financial landscape of your business. Discover what interest rates are and their impact on businesses.

Discover how to craft an effective pitch deck for your pitch presentation that creates interest from potential investors in your start-up or a scale-up.

Asset finance is a financial product that allows a business to acquire an asset new to its organisation via leasing or hire purchase.

Discover the essentials of filing annual accounts with Companies House, learn how credit reference agencies use your data, and the consequences of late filing.

Learn when and why you might need a business valuation, and different methods to calculate the value of your business with our guide.

Are you ready for asset-based lending? Our checklist helps you understand whether this type of finance is suitable for your business.