Who to approach and how to obtain finance for your business.
There are many organisations in addition to your bank that can provide finance to grow your business. We have listed below a number of the web sites offering access to finance either through a portal or direct to an individual site.
Advantage Business Angels is one of the leading companies in the field for bringing together those new and growing companies looking for investment with those wishing to invest.
Grant Finder & Eligibility Assessor through Business Link. The Business Support Directory contains information on national and regional government programmes to help your business develop. Many of these offer financial assistance. Use either of the methods online to see what grants are available and access your business' eligibility.
Small Firms Loan Guarantee This scheme is for SMEs who may have viable business plans that need funding but are unable to obtain a conventional loan because they have a lack of assets to offer as security. The Small Firms Loan Guarantee (SFLG) helps to overcome this by providing lenders with a government guarantee against default.
The Venture Site The Venture Site helps startup and early growth companies find funding and advice on the informal venture capital (Business Angel) market. We welcome business angel investors and entrepreneurs in all sectors of the economy. There is no minimum or maximum investment.
UK Finance Directory This is an extremely comprehensive "Directory of financially orientated Web sites listed by classification of activity.
West Midlands Access to Finance This site is designed to help small growing companies and start-ups to find the most suitable finance for them. It provides details of some of the key sources of finance and provides tips on how to apply. The site also helps you see why a business needs finance, where finance is available, which sources are appropriate for various business needs and how to ask for and get funding.