Manufacturing businesses face significant costs at every stage, from premises and machinery to materials, staffing and ongoing production. The right finance could help provide the capital needed to manage cash flow, increase production capacity and support growth. In this guide, we explore some of the finance challenges manufacturers can face and how funding has helped businesses such as AYM and Quality Bottles invest in their next stage of growth.

Discover the key things you need to know when applying for a business loan. Our CDFI team answers the most common SME questions about funding, eligibility, and what lenders look for.

Applying for business finance can be a major step towards growth — whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale. But many business owners find that their application hits a dead end, not because their business isn’t viable, but because of avoidable mistakes made during the process. 

Find out about the key findings of the newest ‘Power of 10’ impact report, and the impact the British Business Bank has had on driving economic growth across the UK, as well as supporting us and other organisations in the CDFI sector.

The Recovery Loan Scheme, initially launched in April 2021, has been extended again and enables Let’s Do Business Finance to provide support to more UK businesses as they recover and grow from the impact of the COVID19 pandemic and cost of living crisis.