Getting Finance Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on getting finance for uk businesses.
Mezzanine Debt: What UK Startups And SMEs Should Know Before Raising Finance
If you’re running a growing startup or SME, there’s a point where bootstrapping stops being the sensible option. You might need to hire key people, invest in product development, open a second...
19 January 2026
Life Sciences Law in the UK: Contracts, IP and Compliance for Startups
If you’re building a life sciences startup or scaling an SME in the UK, you’re probably juggling product development, funding, hiring, and (if you’re lucky) early commercial traction. But life sciences is...
19 January 2026
Crowdfunding Platforms in the UK: Legal Considerations for Startups
Crowdfunding platforms can be a powerful way to raise money, validate demand and build a community around your product - all before you’ve scaled. But the legal side can feel like a...
18 January 2026Unlimited Liability: Risks And Alternatives For UK Businesses
If you’re starting (or growing) a small business, you’ve probably heard the phrase “limited liability” thrown around as a big reason to set up a company. But what happens if you don’t...
18 January 2026
Invoice Discounting: How It Works And Key Legal Considerations
Cash flow can feel like the difference between a business that’s “doing well on paper” and a business that can actually pay wages, suppliers, VAT and rent on time. If you’re sending...
17 January 2026Corporate Lawyers For SMEs And Startups: What They Do And When You Need One
If you’re building a UK small business or startup, “legal” can feel like something you’ll deal with later - after you’ve made sales, hired people, or raised funding. But corporate law is...
17 January 2026
How UK Startups And SMEs Should Choose A Corporate Law Firm
When you’re building a startup or running an SME, legal decisions tend to show up at the exact moment you’re already juggling ten other priorities. You might be raising investment, signing your...
17 January 2026
Share Buybacks In The UK: How They Work And Key Legal Steps
If you run a UK company (especially a small or owner-managed one), you might reach a point where buying back shares makes commercial sense. Maybe a co-founder is leaving, you want to...
17 January 2026Redeemable Shares: What UK Startups Should Know Before Issuing Them
If you’re building a UK startup and thinking about fundraising (or rewarding early supporters), you’ll quickly realise there’s more than one way to structure shares. One option you might come across is...
16 January 2026Term Loans: Key Terms And Legal Considerations For UK Businesses
If you’re growing a small business, there’s a good chance you’ll hit a point where “bootstrapping” only gets you so far. Maybe you need to buy equipment, fit out new premises, hire...
16 January 2026
When Your Business Needs Corporate Solicitors In the UK (And How They Help)
When you’re running a small business, it’s easy to think corporate law is only for “big” companies with boardrooms and in-house legal teams. But in practice, corporate solicitors regularly help startups, owner-managed...
16 January 2026
Business Capital Explained: How UK SMEs And Startups Can Raise Funding Legally
Raising business capital can feel like a huge milestone - and it is. But it’s also one of those moments where moving quickly (to secure funding) and moving carefully (to protect your...
15 January 2026
Corporate Solicitor: What They Do And When Your Business Needs One
If you’re running a small business, it’s easy to assume a corporate solicitor is only for “big corporates” doing flashy mergers and acquisitions. In reality, corporate law issues pop up in everyday...
15 January 2026
How To Value A Company: Business Valuation And Key Legal Documents
If you’re running a small business, “business valuation” can feel like something that only matters when you’re selling up or raising investment. But the truth is, the valuation of a company pops...
15 January 2026Consumer Credit Act 1974: Impact on Business Agreements and Customer Payments
If your business lets customers pay later, pay in instalments, or “spread the cost”, you might be touching UK consumer credit rules without realising it. That’s where the Consumer Credit Act 1974...
14 January 2026What Is Crowdfunding? Legal Considerations For UK Businesses
If you’re building a startup or growing a small business, you’ve probably heard founders talk about raising money “from the crowd”. It can sound simple: post your idea online, tell your story,...
14 January 2026What Is an Escrow Account? How Escrow Works in Commercial Deals
If you’ve ever been in a deal where you’re thinking, “I don’t want to pay until I know I’m getting what I paid for,” you’re not alone. Whether you’re buying a business...
14 January 2026
Invoice Discounting: UK Funding, Contracts And Legal Risks
Cash flow is one of those business problems that can sneak up on you - especially if you’re doing well. You might have a strong order book and reliable customers, but if...
13 January 2026UK Business Plan Template: Key Inclusions And Legal Considerations
When you’re starting (or growing) a small business, it’s easy to think a business plan is just for investors, banks, or “serious” startups. But in practice, a solid business plan is also...
13 January 2026Angel Investors: What They Look For And Startup Legal Documents
Raising money from angel investors can be one of the fastest ways to turn a promising startup into a real, scalable business. But here’s the catch: most angel investors aren’t just backing...
12 January 2026
What Is Venture Capital Funding? UK Startup Investment Guide
If you’re building a startup with big growth ambitions, you’ve probably heard founders talk about “raising VC” like it’s a rite of passage. But when you’re the one actually doing it, venture...
12 January 2026
Crowdcube Fundraising for UK Startups: Key Legal Checks Before Launching
If you’re building a startup, fundraising can feel like the moment everything “gets real”. Equity crowdfunding (including campaigns run through Crowdcube) can be a powerful way to raise capital, validate your idea,...
12 January 2026UK Startup Crowdfunding: Legal Compliance And Investor Terms
Crowdfunding can be a brilliant way to raise money, validate your idea, and build a loyal customer base before you’ve even fully launched. But for UK startups, crowdfunding isn’t just a marketing...
10 January 2026Director Loan Repayment In The UK: What You Need To Know
Director’s loans are common in small companies. Cash can ebb and flow, and it’s not unusual for a director to cover a bill personally or, conversely, draw funds out of the company...
10 January 2026
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