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Financing Opportunities for SMEs

(5 reviews)
by Andy Davis

A growing range of finance opportunities for SMEs can make it difficult to decide which ones are right for you and your clients. This course takes a detailed look at a variety of financing options available for SMEs, including debt, working capital and equity funding.

£100+vat
4 CPD hours
120 days' access

This course will enable you to

  • Consider the range of options available for financing growth of an SME
  • Understand the range of debt products available to help fund capital expenditure
  • Understand how to use various financing techniques to best access working capital when it’s needed
  • Advise on the major sources of equity finance and the conditions that accompany them
  • Be aware of regulatory issues that are shaping the financing market
  • About the course

      We all know it can be difficult for SMEs to get finance from banks, and so the emergence of a wider range of products has been very welcome. But greater choice can make the market more difficult to navigate. Understanding what's available and what products are suitable for different businesses is crucial for you to provide good advice to the business you work in or your clients.

      This course looks at the range of financing opportunities available for SMEs and helps you decide which ones are right for you and your clients, based on the type of business and development stage. Gain an understanding of the options available for successfully sourcing debt, working capital and equity funding that suits your business or clients' needs.

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    Andy Davis

    Andy Davis is a writer on investment, finance and business. He spent 15 years as a journalist on the Financial Times where he held a series of senior roles including editor of FT Weekend. Andy writes for a range of financial publications and is a columnist for Review. He has been named Personal Financial Journalist of the year in the Wincott Awards.

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    Smith J
    19 Nov 2025
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    Smith J
    19 Nov 2025
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    JS
    Smith J
    19 Nov 2025
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