Business Loans articles (3 of 5)

By Jeff Salway | 23 Jun 2022

When comparing business loans, a key feature to think about is the interest rate, which is the amount you’ll need to pay back on top of the actual amount borrowed.

By Sarah Bridge | 10 Jun 2022

If you’re ready to apply for a business loan, then it helps to be prepared. You don’t want your application to be turned down because you haven’t got the correct information to hand, or because your business is not in the best possible shape. Learn how to get a business loan with our guide below.

By Sarah Bridge | 6 Sep 2022

Each lender will have their own business loan eligibility criteria. Get to grips with what you can expect, and what you might need to supply, with our eligibility overview below.

By Sarah Bridge | 22 Nov 2022

A business loan could provide you with money to help your business grow. Find out how business loans work and how to get the right one for your business.

By Nic Redfern | 24 Aug 2022

Business loans can be great cash injections and can provide the seed capital needed to grow your business. However, they are not always easy to obtain, especially compared to personal loans. So, is it possible to get a personal business loan – i.e. a personal loan – that you use for your business?

In this article, we look at which financial support schemes businesses have used, what business leaders think of how the government has handled the crisis and what their plans are for 2021.

By Rhiannon Philps | 10 Aug 2021

As COVID-19 continues to cause disruption and difficulties across the economy, what measures have the government introduced to help businesses navigate their way through this period?

By Mic Wright | 11 Aug 2021

With people slowly starting to return to the office, how can technology be used to protect your staff? And what could the office of the future look like?

By Rhiannon Philps | 11 Aug 2021

As restrictions ease and places start opening, businesses are trying to get back on their feet. To help businesses in their recovery and to try to stimulate the economy, a host of new government measures were announced in the Summer Statement.

By Nic Redfern | 9 Aug 2021

Businesses are feeling the pinch as the UK nears the three-month mark since lockdown was implemented. What measures are SMEs employing to stay afloat?

By Nic Redfern | 28 Jan 2021

Many ambitious students will ask the question of whether you can start a business at university. The answer is a resounding yes. More than one in four, 26% of students plan to start a business while at university, according to Santander Universities. That’s just under half a million new businesses.

By Nic Redfern | 30 Nov 2020

If you’re looking to grow your small business, or even to expand it into a financially viable career, it might be worth considering a loan.

By Nic Redfern | 28 Oct 2022

Whether you’re looking to attract investors or provide direction, every business can benefit from a plan. But where should you start? Read on for our guide on how to write a business plan.

By John Ellmore | 12 Nov 2020

It’s been a while now since the Government implemented lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19, but the implications for the workplace are set to change for the long term—even when we return to the office.

By Nic Redfern | 1 Jul 2022

Getting a self-employed business loan can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Find out what business loans you could get when self-employed, how you can prove your income, and what you can use the funds for with our detailed guide.

By Nic Redfern | 12 Jul 2022

Asset finance can help a business spread the cost of buying or hiring equipment over time. But with so many options, how do you know which type of financing is right for your business? We look at the pros and cons of each.

By Nic Redfern | 25 Nov 2022

An online presence is essential for the success of your business. And with free marketing tools, social media savvy and high-quality design, you don’t have to break the bank in order to grow your business online.

By Nic Redfern | 13 Aug 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has ground financial markets the world over to a juddering halt. The Government has introduced emergency measures to help UK businesses stay afloat—but how effective are they actually proving? NerdWallet investigates.

By Nic Redfern | 9 Aug 2021

On 20 April 2020, the UK Government unveiled the Future Fund, a scheme designed to support startup businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. How will it work—and will your company be eligible?