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Bank loans
Bank loans are a common method of funding growth for business but, especially today, it’s not always easy to secure the much-needed finance. However, if you know where to look, how to apply for a bank loan and how much to ask for, you’ve got a chance of securing a priceless cash injection.
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Access to Finance: a bleak picture for banks and businesses alike
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Turning a bank’s 'no' into a 'yes'
Persuading a bank to part with its money is easier said than done. Here though, we look at how you can improve your chances and turn a ‘no’...
Part 3 Q&A: Peter Ibbetson on financing your business
In the third and final part of our extensive Q&A with small business chairman for Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest Peter Ibbetson, he resp...
Part 2 Q&A: Peter Ibbetson on securing bank loans
In the second part of our extensive Q&A with small business chairman for Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest Peter Ibbetson, he answers your...
Part 1 Q&A: Peter Ibbetson on the banks' track record with businesses
In the second part of our extensive Q&A with small business chairman for Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest Peter Ibbetson, he answers your...
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