UK business finance by sector
Sector-by-sector guides to UK SME finance. Each page explains the typical funding patterns in that sector, which finance types tend to fit, common eligibility blockers and which lenders are most active.
Beauty and personal services
How UK beauty salons, barbers, spas and personal-service businesses fund fit-out, equipment and growth. MCA, asset finance and unsecured loans.
Read sector guideConstruction
How UK construction firms fund plant, vehicles and project cashflow. Compare asset finance, invoice finance and bridging options.
Read sector guideEcommerce
How UK ecommerce sellers fund stock, marketing and growth. Compare revenue-based finance, MCA and platform-native loans against published criteria.
Read sector guideHealthcare
How UK private healthcare, dental, vet and clinic businesses fund equipment, fit-out and acquisitions. Asset finance and secured options.
Read sector guideHospitality
How UK pubs, restaurants and hospitality operators fund fit-out, equipment and seasonal cashflow. Compare MCA and asset finance lenders.
Read sector guideManufacturing
How UK manufacturers fund machinery, working capital and growth. Compare asset finance, invoice finance and secured lending options.
Read sector guideProfessional services
How UK accountants, consultants, agencies and law firms fund growth and cashflow. Compare unsecured loans, invoice finance and credit lines.
Read sector guideProperty investors
How UK property investors finance commercial buy-to-let, mixed-use and refurbishment. Compare commercial mortgages, bridging and development lenders.
Read sector guideRetail
How UK retail businesses fund stock, fit-out, EPOS and seasonal cashflow. Compare MCA, revenue-based finance and asset finance against published criteria.
Read sector guideSaaS and digital
How UK SaaS and digital businesses fund growth without dilution. Compare revenue-based finance, MCA and unsecured loans against criteria.
Read sector guideTrades
How UK trades businesses fund vans, tools and working capital. Compare asset finance, unsecured loans and invoice finance against published criteria.
Read sector guideTransport
How UK couriers, hauliers and logistics SMEs fund vehicles, fleet and operating costs. Asset finance, invoice finance and unsecured loans compared.
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