Report and publications
This report examines the benefits of increased diversity of supply and heightened awareness of a diverse range of finance options, setting out what would be important to smaller businesses in such a market.
It asks five central questions:
- Who has access? Can smaller businesses unable to access mainstream finance options find appropriate alternatives?
- Where can finance be accessed? Is the right kind of finance available in all regions, and are smaller businesses aware of their options?
- When access can be arranged? Are smaller businesses able to access finance in a timely fashion?
- On what terms is finance currently accessed? Is finance available that reflects the nature and constraints of running a small business?
- How is access delivered? What are the obstacles posed by the particular way a smaller business applies, receives or pays for funding?
The Benefits of Diverse Finance Markets for Smaller Businesses Report
This report examines the benefits of increased diversity of supply and heightened awareness of a diverse range of finance options, setting out what would be important to smaller businesses in such a market.