Sourcing Business Finance: Exploring Your Options As Interest Rises

Most businesses rely on funding in one form or another to keep their operations running, invest in new equipment or projects, and grow.

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The past few years in particular have made it necessary for many businesses to source extra funds, either for dealing with the impacts of the pandemic or the rising cost of supplies.

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According to UK Finance, SMEs borrowed a total of 22.6 billion in 2021, with demand for finance stabilising towards the end of the year.

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But as interest rates rise, so does the cost of debt, and that's putting additional pressure on businesses across the UK. As loans become more expensive, you might be wondering about your other options when it comes to financing.

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Read our June Active Practice Update to find out more about potential funding options apu-jun22-business-finance

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If you would like to discuss in more detail any of the issues raised in this article with a member of our team, please call 01772 741200