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Fundraising
fromFortune
1 day ago

Macquarie bets impact investing can fill an Asian financial access gap left by microfinance and commercial banks | Fortune

Access to financing for women entrepreneurs is crucial for economic growth, yet many face barriers due to stereotypes and inadequate lending criteria.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Young Brits drive UK's entrepreneurship boom as two-thirds plan to work for themselves

Over five million Britons plan to start businesses within a year, signaling a major entrepreneurship surge driven by youth, side-hustles, and digital microbusinesses.
Women
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Quarter of female business owners take second jobs as economic pressures intensify, Tide and everywoman report shows

UK female entrepreneurs face mounting economic pressures, working longer hours and taking second jobs while remaining optimistic yet hindered by persistent finance barriers.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

SME confidence improves, but rising energy and tax costs continue to hinder growth ahead of the Autumn Budget

Nearly half of UK SMEs are optimistic about the year ahead, but cost pressures—especially high energy prices—inhibit growth and drive calls for fiscal support.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

National Enterprise Network urges Chancellor to back small business growth in Autumn Statement

Urgent Treasury support is needed across growth, finance, skills, infrastructure and net-zero measures to protect and enable Britain's micro and small businesses.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
9 months ago

SME lending delays slashed by 80% thanks to fintech-driven back-office reform

BCRS Business Loans has significantly reduced loan processing times for SMEs, enhancing access to finance in a challenging economic context.
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