Unbolted is proud to be a member of the Alternative Business Funding network

(www.alternativebusinessfunding.co.uk)

The Alternative Business Funding network provides a free and easy way for SMEs to find alternative funding — especially those with an interest in the non-bank business funding sector.

The unique collaboration brings together the market-leaders for the main forms of alternative business funding for SME finance , so all types of funding from short to long-term loans / debt / equity or self-investing are covered. Initial funding associates cover over 70% of the alternative business funding market in equity crowd funding, invoice trading, peer-to-peer and pension-led funding.

More than just a web portal, alternativebusinessfunding.co.uk is the start of a campaign to create a more collaborative environment for business funding aimed at simplifying SME owners’ search for finance to help support their businesses and also a place for the major Banks to redirect customers.

The aim is to:

• refer our own unsuccessful applicants directly to the site
• lobby the Government to introduce “signposting” for any unsuccessful bank applicant
• use our resources and expertise to raise awareness of different forms of alternative business funding
• work with business organisations, such as the CBI, FSB and CDFA, to promote alternative finance options to their members