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October 12, 2026
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Welcome to the Funding Alternative blog, where we partner with you in more ways than one to move your business forward.
Here you will find practical guides, funding insights, industry news, and real‑world tips to help you understand your options and make confident decisions about finance. From new product updates and regulatory changes to smart ways to improve cash flow, we are here as an ongoing partner in knowledge.
We keep you informed, prepared, and ahead of what’s next in business funding.
Should you use discounting to drive sales? Explore the pros and cons of discounting and how to protect your margins.
Find out how revenue-based finance works, how repayments can follow your income, and whether it could help you fund your next stage of business growth.
For businesses operating in property and estate-related sectors, having access to capital at the right time can be crucial.
Learn how selective invoice finance turns unpaid invoices into working growth capital for stock, hiring, marketing and more. Find out how it works.
Understand the different forms of invoice financing, including selective, whole-book, disclosed and confidential invoice finance.
As an introducer, speed matters.Your clients want answers quickly. That’s why we’ve launched the new Funding Alternative Introducer Portal.
Prepare your Fast Business Funding application with our simple checklist and improve your chances of quick SME finance approval.
Discover 7 ways you can encourage customers to pay invoices faster, reduce late payments and protect cash flow without harming relationships.
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