Plugging the lending gap

Hard-pressed SMEs have a growing number of alternative credit sources to turn to

Supporting SMEs – the backbone of the economy

With so many borrowing options out there now, lack of finance should not be the reason for a company’s failure

Seeking capital development: when, why and where

Having a clear purpose and plan is key for SMEs wishing to finance their expansion

Brexit to drive change in Irish financial markets

Diversification and growth of lending alternatives among SME finance trends

Looking beyond the traditional lending sources

While the majority of lending to SMEs comes from the main banks, there is a growing number of non-bank loan options in the market

Lending to SMEs sees independent players come forward

Improving the lending application process is a game of give and take – literally

Car financing provider First Auto drives profits higher

Income up by 35% in 2015 at company led by former Irish Permanent chief Billy Kane

Report shows that bakery Irish Pride could have been saved

Company due to be sold out of receivership could have been rescued via examinership

Credit-starved electronics firm found ready cashflow overseas

Small Business Future ProofPower-Plex’s Paul Tattersall

Iseq climbs as European stocks tread water

Investors weigh mixed economic data and developments in Ukraine

Pope’s new broom sweeps Vatican Bank

Pope Francis has shown he is no friend of murky financial practices

More SMEs to celebrate Christmas this year

Change may indicate tide turning for small business

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