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Some CBILS loans are approaching the end of their six-year term, making now the perfect time for businesses to review funding options and consider the Growth Guarantee Scheme for future growth.
Gen Z entrepreneurs are rewriting the rules of business finance, choosing fast, flexible, and purpose-driven funding over traditional loans as the UK start-up scene booms.
With big digital shifts on the horizon, from Windows 10 support ending to the move to VoIP, businesses are investing in technology to stay ahead, while also managing the financial realities of rapid change.
Most business owners told us their top priority this year is growth (37%), but nearly as many said cashflow stability (34%) is their biggest focus, highlighting the tension between ambition and financial reality. With the right funding solutions, businesses can ease cashflow pressure and move forward with confidence to achieve their goals.
When we asked our customers about their outlook for the year ahead, 51% said they feel steady, 40% more confident, and only 1% less confident. A strong sign of resilience despite ongoing pressures. Combined with wider market growth in asset finance, it’s clear that businesses are continuing to adapt, invest, and build momentum for the future.
Cashflow, rising costs, and skills shortages are hitting businesses hard. With the right finance, these pressures can become opportunities, supporting stability, efficiency, and growth.
