UK SMEs Look to Alternatives for Finance

Posted by Joachim Bartels | Jul 11, 2013 | ITEM Publications, KODAK, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts/KKR | 0 |

GTR reports from Exporta’s UK trade and export finance conference in Birmingham to learn what issues are facing small businesses and how they are addressing them.

UK Exports are being held back by lack of funds. Banks negative attitudes towards unsecured risks have not changed. Mezzanine and peer to peer lending have become useful alternatives for SMEs. To access the news clip click on this link

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