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We answer questions about external finance - what it is and how you can find a suitable finance option for your business.

5 benefits of equity finance for growing businesses

Selling shares on the public markets to attract investors, without giving up a controlling stake in your business.

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

What is a direct lending fund and could it help your business grow? Our guide outlines how these funds work and the businesses they suit.

Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending works by matching borrowers with peer to peer lenders via online platforms or offline brokers.

Learn about Leasing and Hire purchase and how they can help businesses to buy equipment, machinery, and vehicles they might otherwise be unable to afford.

Funding, usually awarded by governments and organisations, to invest in certain projects or to achieve a specific goal.

Preparing for investment means understanding what questions to ask investors, and the routes to getting finance for your business.

Are you struggling to understand your business finance options? We explain what external finance is and how it's helped other businesses in the UK.