Having trouble raising finance for your business?

Many new businesses have problems raising finance to get their ideas off the ground.

There are many traditional sources of finance such as your bank. However, this option is not always suitable, particularly if you have never traded before and may not have a credit history.

Not being able to raise finance doesn't mean you have to forget all about starting your own business. There are a number of financing options available when starting up or running a business.

This guide highlights alternative sources of business finance and guidance on how to eliminate unnecessary business costs and creative ways to succeed in business.

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