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Invoice Recovery: What You Need to Know

Recovering unpaid invoices can be a serious hassle for companies. There is nothing more annoying than not being paid on time. To help make this process easier, we have answered some of the most common questions and put together a simple step-by-step timeline to follow...

3 Reasons Why Banks Are Losing Out to Alternative Business Finance Providers

In the UK alone, it is estimated that more than 500,000 new SME's are created every single year. But with every new business on the horizon, there is a requirement for financial support if the need arises.

Business Finance – How you do find Yours?

Cadbury's classic marketing campaign has endured for over 20 years, asking consumers - "How do you eat yours?" - to promote their Creme Eggs at Easter. Whether in small measured bites, scooping out the centre with a spoon, blending it into a milkshake or baking it into a cake, this light-hearted snapshot of everyday idiosyncrasies has continued to capture imaginations.

6 Efficient Ways To Spring Clean Your Business Finances

Spring is almost upon us, which means it is time to refocus now that the hectic post-New Year months are behind us. Forget those failed New Year's resolutions and instead concentrate on forming new habits for your business - then stick to them!

Cash Flow Challenges And How To Solve Them: Retailers

Retail is often a lot harder than it looks. Selling goods to the public can be a booming business one minute, then an absolute nightmare the next. The fluctuating market can mean that business owners have financial headaches at times when they least expect it, which is why preparation is certainly always key.

What is Commercial Finance? Everything You Need to Know

If you are in the world of business, then it is likely that you have heard the words "commercial finance" uttered once or twice. But despite it being common jargon within the industry, it can still conjure up uncertainty for some business owners, unaware of the options available to them.

Cash flow challenges and how to solve them: Restaurants

Cash is king in any industry, but in the restaurant business it is particularly vital to carefully balance cash in and cash out. This blog examines the most common challenges faced by business owners and offers practical advice and solutions to help restaurants with their cash flow...

Long term (lending) relationships

Valentine's Day – the day of romance, big gestures – and busy restaurants! The most important factor in any relationship is that the couple is the right 'fit' for each other. Whether driven workaholics, passionate snowboarders, keen to start a family or simply dedicated to exploring the best that London's night life has to offer, compatibility is key. A rewarding partnership relies on understanding, shared long-term goals, and mutual respect.

​ Is trade finance the new finance on the block?

One of our partners, Trade Finance Global have written this article to support businesses who export. It can be difficult to find finance to support your overseas endeavours in business. Often, purchase orders mean payment up front and the logistical upfront costs of moving stock around can mount up. Trade Finance Global explain what Trade Finance is and how it can give you peace of mind when exporting.

The arrival of Oxbridge apprenticeships - what does it mean for you?

A hugely important development for the Apprenticeship market has hit the mainstream news today after flying under the radar for a week. Cambridge University have been approved to deliver apprenticeships and, for now, intend to pitch this at the post graduate level for levy paying firms in and around their location. Great news for businesses and their staff that can utilise this resource, mixed news for competitor providers...

Nucleus', Chirag Shah is CEO of the Year

5 Surprising Facts and Figures about Alternative Finance

In today's age of technological advancements and a burgeoning entrepreneurship market, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises ('SMEs') are achieving growing success with their business endeavours. Last year, over 23 million SMEs throughout Europe generated €3.9 trillion in total revenue and employed around 90 million people...

​What is a Secured Business Loan?

When it comes to funding the expansion plans of your growing business these days, thankfully there are lots of ways to do so. Whilst the bank used to be the only viable option a business had, alternative finance is growing in popularity. So much so, according to BBA, total applications for bank finance were 9% lower than usual in 2016 as businesses decided to explore alternative options...

Jargon Buster Series: Demystifying Invoice Finance

The finance world is filled with complex terminology and technical concepts— most of which are vital shorthand for finance advisors and other industry participants. From business planning to investment, it is common for business owners to come across unfamiliar and complicated phrases.

​What Is Invoice Factoring?

Did you know that surveys have found that almost 10% of SMEs receive more than three-quarters of their payments behind schedule? On average, invoices are paid 74 days after being issued - that is over double the agreed terms!