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  • SME Intermediary Research: UK Findings

    […] 60% SMEs’ lack of awareness of finance options available remains the biggest barrier to demand 81% Gaps […] is not adequate finance support for those looking to start their own business 75% SMEs are not well-informed about early-stage equity 75% […] believed that there are gaps in the supply of finance for small businesses, regardless of their stage of development. The main gaps were […]

  • SME Intermediary Survey 2024

    […] 75% SMEs are looking to grow their business in the next 12 months 74% SMEs are not well informed about early stage equity 69% SMEs’ lack of awareness of finance options available remains the biggest barrier to demand 84% […] in the 2023 survey, the awareness of finance options within smaller businesses remains low (69% now said to have a lack of awareness, this […]

  • Recovery Loan Scheme FAQs

    […] the scheme, an accredited lender may use RLS to help offer you the finance you need. Find out more about Recovery Loan Scheme . Can I still […] lenders. Do I need to provide evidence that I have a viable business? Yes. A lender must consider your business to be viable, and, […] What is the difference between RLS and CBILS/ BBLS? RLS aims to help businesses who can afford to take on additional debt finance to access […]

  • Request for Proposals

    Partners and Programmes

    […] Scheme (the “GG Scheme” or “GGS”) is a scheme to support access to finance for smaller UK businesses as they look to invest and grow. GGS is scheduled to run until 31st March 2026. The GG Scheme can be used for business purposes, including, managing cashflow, investment and growth. […]

  • Request for Proposals under the ENABLE Funding Programme

    Partners and Programmes

    […] In this section: In this section: 1. Introduction 1.1 British Business Bank The British Business Bank plc Read footnote text 1 […] the BBB’s overarching objective is to change the structure of the finance markets for smaller businesses in the UK, so that they work more […]

  • Request for Proposals under the ENABLE Guarantees Programme

    Partners and Programmes

    […] In this section: In this section: 1. Introduction 1.1 British Business Bank The British Business Bank plc Read footnote text 1  (“ BBB […] enable the transition to a net zero economy, by supporting access to finance for smaller businesses. BBB has four strategic objectives supporting its mission: […]

  • Request for Proposals under the Community ENABLE Funding Programme

    Partners and Programmes

    […] In this section: In this section: 1. Introduction 1.1 British Business Bank The British Business Bank plc Read footnote text 1   […] enable the transition to a net zero economy, by supporting access to finance for smaller businesses. BBB has four strategic objectives: […]

  • Protecting cash flow and working capital

    Knowledge

    […] seasonal fluctuations, and wider economic challenges can all impact business growth. A well-funded business may be better able to withstand […] new business owners need to buy inventory before they can sell it. Finance products that could support inventory financing include: […]

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    […] British Business Bank - Privacy Notice This is the privacy notice for the […] enable the transition to a net zero economy, by supporting access to finance for smaller businesses. Find out more about our objectives . 1.2 BBB is a public […]

  • Unlocking the potential of diverse entrepreneurs – Factsheet

    […] The British Business Bank is the UK's economic development bank. Our mission is to […] enable the transition to a net zero economy, by supporting access to finance for smaller businesses. We recognise that there is commercial […]