New website launched to make business funding more accessible
Funding partnership Midlands SME Finance has launched a new website designed to make loans more accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises, offering a simpler way to access business finance through a collaborative signposting platform.
The new digital resource guides Midlands businesses to sources of funding from six leading regional finance providers, each experienced and regionally focused with a shared understanding of the intricacies of running and scaling a business.
As well as explaining the opportunities available to businesses, the website summarises the distinct offerings from each of the finance providers, encouraging them to visit each funder website to find out more about their support.
Midlands SME Finance is a group effort bringing together community development financial institutions ART Business Loans, BCRS Business Loans and Coventry & Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust alongside invoice finance lender FlexABL and community-based lenders UKSE and Frontier Development Capital.
Rather than operating as a formal legal entity the group is a collaboration working to a simple mission: to make it easier for Midlands businesses and entrepreneurs to grow, thrive and achieve their ambitions.
The website explains how the six finance providers all offer debt finance through a relationship-based approach, with particular emphasis on supporting economic growth in disadvantaged areas across the West Midlands region. Each provider specialises in lending to businesses unable to secure finance from traditional high street sources.
Paul Stokes of FlexABL said: "Our new website reflects our commitment to cutting through complexity and connecting businesses with the right funding solutions. It is designed to be the first port of call for any Midlands business exploring their finance options."
Steve Walker, chief executive of ART Business Loans, commented: "This digital platform represents our shared vision of making business finance truly accessible. The website provides clear pathways to funding while our upcoming event offers face-to-face interaction with decision-makers."
Stephen Deakin, chief executive of Wolverhampton-based BCRS Business Loans, said: "The website embodies our collaborative approach to supporting regional economic growth. It is a resource that businesses can use at any time to understand their funding landscape and prepare for their growth journey."
Andy Green, deputy fund principal at Frontier Development Capital, said: "The website demonstrates our collective commitment to transparency in business finance. It is particularly valuable for businesses in disadvantaged areas who may have struggled with traditional funding routes."
Steve Grice, area manager Midlands for UKSE, commented: "This digital resource complements our relationship-based approach perfectly. Businesses can explore their options online and then connect with us directly at events to discuss their specific needs."
Visit the new Midlands SME Finance website.
