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Invoice finance offers SME a flexible alternative to the traditional sources of external finance

One third unable to secure finance in 2013 Approximately one in three small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe has not managed to access the external business funding they desired in 2013, a new survey by the European Commission…

The UK economy grew by 0.8% during the third quarter of 2013

Economic growth continues as survey data points to broad recovery New survey data has suggested that the UK economy is continuing to grow at record speeds, whilst the upturn remains broad-based and sustainable. This is good news for all small-to-medium-sized…

Recruitment agencies can often benefit from invoice finance facilities to unlock their cashflow

Recruitment sector closing in on pre-recession high The UK recruitment sector as a whole could accelerate past a pre-recession turnover high by March next year if current trends continue, according to the latest survey from the Recruitment &…

Invoice finance is a funding solution used by growing businesses to help cater for an increase in order volumes and output

UK industrial output rises above forecasts Industrial production leapt in September above market forecasts, according to new figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Industrial output jumped up 0.9% between the months of…

Invoice finance is an accessible solution to many SMEs that issue invoices

SMEs face confusing business finance options SMEs are struggling to sift through a myriad of confusing business finance options, a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) has found. Securing an external finance facility remains a priority…