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If your business loan application is rejected by a bank it can be a difficult experience but there are alternative forms of finance for your business other than loans offered by high street banks.

Discover the essential services provided by Companies House, like incorporating your business and submitting annual filings.

Expanding your business? Learn about choosing and funding commercial premises to support scaling your business.

Read our export finance jargon buster guide, developed with UK Export Finance, for businesses exporting from the UK.

Learn how Small Business Britain can support small businesses across the UK on everything from sustainability to inclusion.

Buying a business property is a big commitment, and it can be hard to fund it yourself. That’s where commercial property finance can help.

Buying a business property is a big commitment, and it can be hard to fund it yourself. That’s where commercial property finance can help.

Asset Refinancing could help your business use your existing assets to unlock working capital. Learn how to refinance assets with our guide.

Discover what a revolving credit facility is and how it could benefit your small or medium-sized business.

Learn more about business savings accounts, the different types of savings account available and how they could benefit your business.

From seeking out alternative lenders to thinking about different types of finance, learn what to do if your business is refused a business loan by a bank.

Discover how the UK Export Academy can help you and your business sell its goods or services overseas and export to new international markets.

Read our guide to the Bank Referral Scheme, how it works and how it could potentially benefit your business.

Learn about venture debt, it's benefits and drawbacks, and how it could be used to finance growth for your business.

Discover the types of equity finance available to early-stage and mature businesses such as angel investors, venture capital and private equity.

Conducting due diligence on potential investors is an important part of seeking equity investment for your business. Learn more with our guide.

Discover the risks of overtrading, which can disrupt a business's cash flow. Understand how to identify overtrading and effective strategies to address it.

Read our top tips for selling a stake in your spin-out to investors, from learning how to pitch, to hiring a Chief Financial Officer.