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At Hilton-Baird Financial Solutions we want your company to be successful, which is why we launched our commercial finance blog to deliver relevant and informative news, guides and articles to help you start, run and grow your business.

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When do businesses benefit most from external funding?

04/09/2023 / Comments 0
Decoding the 2024 Spring Budget: What it means for UK SMEs

Parliamentary inquiry to explore how to boost small business lending

19/07/2023 / Comments 0
The lesser-known benefits of using a commercial finance broker

The lesser-known benefits of using a commercial finance broker

22/02/2023 / Comments 0
What does factoring cost

What does invoice factoring cost?

27/01/2023 / Comments 0
Recovery Loan Scheme extended for two years

Recovery Loan Scheme extended for two years: All you need to know

21/07/2022 / Comments 0

Invoice finance companies: Identifying the best fit for your business

08/06/2022 / Comments 0
Why businesses change funding

Why businesses change their funding

28/03/2022 / Comments 0
Your options when it comes to buying new assets

Your options when it comes to buying new assets

17/03/2022 / Comments 0
Record rise in equity investment in smaller UK businesses

Record rise in equity investment in smaller UK businesses

24/06/2021 / Comments 0
Renewed confidence amongst SMEs sparks investment plans

Renewed confidence amongst SMEs sparks investment plans

27/05/2021 / Comments 0
Why, when and how to refinance your business loans

Why, when and how to refinance your business loans

13/05/2021 / Comments 0
10 reasons why businesses borrow money

10 reasons why businesses borrow money

28/04/2021 / Comments 0
Hilton-Baird Financial Solutions Highly Commended at flagship award ceremony-min

Hilton-Baird Financial Solutions Highly Commended at flagship award ceremony

19/04/2021 / Comments 0

Governments small business support packages labelled confusing by 73%

29/10/2020 / Comments 0
7 benefits of optimising your funding

7 benefits of reviewing your business’s funding facility

10/10/2020 / Comments 0

10 ways to make your business more attractive to lenders

08/09/2020 / Comments 0
3 dos and don'ts when searching for funding

3 dos and don’ts when searching for funding

27/08/2020 / Comments 0
Invoice Finance Broker of the Year 2020

Hilton-Baird Financial Solutions wins prestigious industry award

21/07/2020 / Comments 0
Where to search for funding help

Where to search for funding help

26/06/2020 / Comments 0
The absolute beginners' guide to single invoice finance

The absolute beginners’ guide to single invoice finance

17/06/2020 / Comments 0
What to consider when choosing a new funding facility

What to consider when choosing a new funding facility

15/06/2020 / Comments 0
Sale and leaseback

How sale and leaseback is providing vital business funding

05/05/2020 / Comments 0

Coronavirus and UK businesses: Looking to the future

01/05/2020 / Comments 0
Why the CBILS is not businesses’ only option

Why the CBILS is not businesses’ only option

29/04/2020 / Comments 0

Coronavirus and UK businesses: Taking advantage of support

28/04/2020 / Comments 0

Coronavirus and UK businesses: The initial impact

24/04/2020 / Comments 0
Advantages of Sale and Leaseback

Advantages of sale and leaseback

30/03/2020 / Comments 0
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme

Is my business eligible for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme?

23/03/2020 / Comments 0
Short-term funding options to support cash flow in uncertain times

Short-term funding options to support cash flow in uncertain times

18/03/2020 / Comments 0
Government extends support to businesses affected by COVID-19

Government extends support to businesses affected by COVID-19

18/03/2020 / Comments 0
Funding support increases to help businesses overcome coronavirus shocks

Funding support increases to help firms overcome coronavirus shocks

13/03/2020 / Comments 0
The pros and cons of self-funding your business

Self-funding your business vs external finance

02/03/2020 / Comments 0
REVEALED: The reasons businesses are seeking external finance

REVEALED: The reasons businesses are seeking external finance

24/02/2020 / Comments 0
Secured and unsecured business loans: What's the difference?

Secured and unsecured business loans: What’s the difference?

13/02/2020 / Comments 0
How to solve the biggest business cash flow problems

Solutions to cash flow problems (tackle the 9 biggest causes)

23/01/2020 / Comments 0
Why use a commercial finance broker

Why use a commercial finance broker

10/01/2020 / Comments 0
How to raise finance to pay business taxes

How to raise finance to pay business taxes

02/01/2020 / Comments 0
7 ways successful businesses benefit from optimising their funding

7 ways successful businesses benefit from optimising their funding

21/11/2019 / Comments 0

Busting 5 myths about financing business growth

25/10/2019 / Comments 0
When might a business need to raise external funding

When might a business need to raise external funding?

14/10/2019 / Comments 0
Why a finance broker is the ultimate sidekick for every FD

Why a finance broker is the ultimate sidekick for every FD

08/10/2019 / Comments 0
Stop saying you can’t access business finance

Business groups’ message: Don’t say you can’t access business finance

01/08/2019 / Comments 0
Why cancelling your overdraft makes perfect business sense

Why cancelling your overdraft makes perfect business sense

07/07/2019 / Comments 0
The most powerful tools in your search for business funding

How to get funding for a business: Powerful tools to help you search

11/04/2019 / Comments 0
Half of businesses give up on funding after bank rejection

Half of businesses give up on funding after bank rejection

24/01/2019 / Comments 0
Is your accountant providing the right lending advice?

Is your accountant providing the right lending advice?

16/01/2019 / Comments 0
How to get on the front foot this Christmas

How to get on the front foot this Christmas

03/12/2018 / Comments 0
Outstanding VAT soars as businesses struggle to make payments

Outstanding VAT soars as businesses struggle to make payments

15/11/2018 / Comments 0
Loan approvals on the rise

Loan approvals rise, but businesses are failing to take advantage

08/10/2018 / Comments 0
Government scraps ban on invoice finance for SMEs

New measures to boost funding for small businesses announced

18/09/2018 / Comments 0
7 reasons why small businesses need access to finance

7 reasons why small businesses need access to finance

11/09/2018 / Comments 0
Do automated lending decisions have a place in commercial finance?

Do automated lending decisions have a place in commercial finance?

23/08/2018 / Comments 0
Cost of borrowing going up as interest rates rise

Cost of borrowing going up as interest rates rise

13/08/2018 / Comments 0
How to raise finance to pay invoices on time

How to raise finance to pay invoices on time

26/06/2018 / Comments 0
How to get the most from your funder relationship

How to get the most from your funder relationship

31/05/2018 / Comments 0
13 common business plan mistakes to avoid when applying for funding

13 business plan mistakes to avoid

22/05/2018 / Comments 0

10 ways to fund your business

30/04/2018 / Comments 0
The rise of asst based finance

Infographic: The numbers behind the rise of asset based finance

26/04/2018 / Comments 0
Business finance has moved on. Have you?

Business finance has moved on. Have you?

08/02/2018 / Comments 0
Why businesses are being attracted to asset finance

Why businesses are being attracted to asset finance

23/11/2017 / Comments 0
More than £3bn lent to small businesses through Government scheme

More than £3bn lent to small businesses through Government scheme

07/11/2017 / Comments 0
How FinTech is changing the way the UK does business

How FinTech is changing the way the UK does business

17/10/2017 / Comments 0
Is your accountant the best bet for financial advice?

Is your accountant the best bet for financial advice?

21/08/2017 / Comments 0
Why start-ups fail (and what you can do about it)

Why start-ups fail (and what you can do about it)

05/07/2017 / Comments 0
Why and how businesses review funding

Revealed: How and why businesses review their funding

07/06/2017 / Comments 0
puzzle with one part outstanding

A guide to invoice discounting

13/01/2017 / Comments 0
Huge rise in specialist business lending revealed

Huge rise in specialist business lending revealed

01/09/2015 / Comments 0
What role do comparison websites have in commercial finance?

What role do comparison websites have in commercial finance?

06/07/2015 / Comments 0
Why growing too quickly could be your biggest mistake

Why growing too quickly could be your biggest mistake

29/06/2015 / Comments 0
How far would you go to secure business funding

How far would you go to secure funding?

06/01/2015 / Comments 0
Late Payment Debt Worries

Late payment debt worries

08/07/2010 / Comments 0
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Some of the funders we work with

  • Cynergy Business Finance
  • Ultimate Finance Group
  • Time Finance
  • Optimum Finance
  • Santander Corporate & Commercial
  • Berkeley Trade Finance Ltd
  • Kriya
  • Clear Factor
  • 4Syte
  • Woodsford Tradebridge
  • Aldermore Invoice Finance
  • Regency Factors
  • Davenham Trade Finance
  • Castlebridge
  • eCapital Commercial Finance
  • Nationwide Finance
  • Leumi ABL
  • Partnership Invoice Finance
  • Blazehill Capital
  • Accelerated Payments
  • Royal Bank of Scotland
  • Pulse Cashflow Finance
  • Metro Bank SME Finance
  • Merchant Money
  • Praetura Invoice Finance
  • Skipton Business Finance
  • IGF Invoice Finance
  • Investec
  • ABN AMRO Commercial Finance
  • Tradeplus24
  • Davenham Asset Finance
  • InvoCap
  • Lloyds Bank Commercial Finance
  • MaxCap
  • Haydock Finance Ltd
  • Peak Cashflow
  • Sonovate
  • Team Factors
  • Close Brothers Invoice Finance
  • PNC Business Credit
  • Barclays
  • Giant
  • Roma Finance
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