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With 5.6 million small businesses in the UK, the Coronavirus pandemic has put many SMEs in serious cash flow trouble, meaning these small businesses had to go in search of quick, readily available finance to keep them afloat. The banks have turned down a majority of applications made by these small businesses, but there is
There are many different loans available to small businesses, and choosing the loan that best suits you can be a very stressful time. Whether you’re looking for an unsecured loan, an SME loan or a start-up loan to grow your business, move premises or help with cash flow, Mercia can help. We believe in the
There are hundreds of grants available for small businesses. Using these grants can save you money, lower start-up costs and help your business reach the next level. The biggest benefit to securing a grant is that you don’t have to pay it back like a you would a loan. If your small business is in
What are the objectives of the North East Fund? Our vision is for the North East to be a vibrant place for businesses to start up and grow, and for that to happen, our companies must have access to the finance that this requires. Unfortunately, this region has historically not been particularly well served by
A start-up loan is a business loan to help your small business launch and grow and which you pay back with regular payments with a fixed rate of interest. Small businesses have in recent years turned their backs on the high street banks in order to get funding and have switched their attention to specialist
Small businesses have become the heartbeat of the UK economy. 5.6 million small businesses bring in a combined turnover of £2 trillion every year, making these SMEs the heartbeat of the UK economy. Debt finance is one of the most common forms of finance for ambitious small businesses, and with banks no longer leading the
A Startup Loan can help you start or grow your existing SME. Even though starting your own small business is an exciting time, you have to make sure you have a clear vision, a business plan and enough cash to support your future developments. This is where a Startup Loan can play an essential part
Mercia takes pride in making small businesses a success through capital, insight, experience and commitment, but we all know that when it comes to small businesses securing any kind of loan or grant, it is a constant struggle. The good news is that there are more grants available than you possibly may think – in
At Mercia we want ambitious small businesses and start-ups to succeed, and for them to succeed we want to make sure they are making the right decisions when searching for finance or debt investment. SME loans are available with Mercia and are important if you are looking to scale your premises, grow your business or