Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme

I have spoken to a number of business owners that have been under the impression that the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (‘CBILS’) is automatically available and a loan will be provided on request. This isn’t the case. Here is a quick summary of key points and guidance for SME’s and how to proceed.   […]

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Six Factors That Could Help In Obtaining a Business Loan

  For many business owners, a Business Loan could be a vital way to finance a new start business or to develop and grow an existing one. Obtaining funding for your business may not be entirely straightforward however. Here are six reasons that could help you obtain the business loan you need and avoid being […]

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An expert view on GDPR from FDR Law

At Tatton Commercial Finance, we understand the importance of keeping our clients and contacts up-to-date with the latest news and legislation, and GDPR is a big change on the horizon. It is with this in mind that we have linked up with Eleanor Woodall, Corporate and Commercial Solicitor at FDR Law, to provide a guest blog and […]

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New alternatives to commercial overdrafts

The funding market has changed considerably in recent years with increased popularity of alternative funders. At Tatton Commercial Finance, we believe that keeping up to date with new providers and solutions ensures our clients always find the most suitable funding solution. That’s why we are pleased to have been added to a new lender panel […]

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The impact of the media on terrorism

Terrorism has become a regular feature in today’s world. Acts of mass violence reported in the media, more often than not, are conveyed under the heading of terrorism. This has not always been the case. The number of acts of terror committed around the world has been on an exponential increase since the end of […]

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Over £3m secured for SMEs through Bank Referral Scheme – but is this enough?

The government-backed Bank Referral Scheme was launched in November 2016, and it was announced recently that 230 start-ups and small businesses who were previously rejected for loans have now secured them through the Bank Referral Scheme, gaining a collected total of £3.8m in finance. Being in the alternative finance market, here at Tatton Commercial Finance […]

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How can trade finance help my business?

In simple terms, trade finance can benefit any business sourcing goods from both the UK and overseas, and is an option to help fund your entire sales pipeline. Trade finance addresses the cash problem at the front end of a transaction, some time before a sales invoice can be raised with finance provided by a […]

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Councils pushing SME’s towards invoice finance

New research has revealed that the slowest-paying local authorities in the UK took on average 38 days to pay their suppliers in 2016, so it’s no surprise that small business owners are turning to invoice finance as a way of raising capital against products and services already sold. According to the Asset Based Finance Association […]

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Lack of funding knowledge threatening to hold back growing SMEs

Lack of funding knowledge threatening to hold back growing SMEs Despite Brexit, many SME’s are reportedly increasingly confident about the year ahead, however lack of funding, and knowledge of alternate routes to access this funding, is threatening to hold them back. This was surprising to learn, particularly as new statistics have shown asset-based lenders made […]

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