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Taking your business to the next level


Growing your business requires strategic planning, effective execution and a keen understanding of your market. Having sufficient funding in place could help you on your journey.

LendingCrowd was created to fund the ambitions of businesses across Britain. We combine cutting-edge technology with vast financial experience across our team to provide fast and affordable business loans from £75,000 to £500,000 that help SMEs to develop and grow.

Starting your journey

Before you begin, you should define your business goals and be specific about what you want to achieve. Set SMART goals, making sure your aims are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound.

It’s crucial to know your market and understand what your customers – both existing and potential – need and want. Keep an eye on industry developments and customer behaviour so you can identify market trends.

While attracting new customers can help your business to grow, don’t lose focus on your existing client base. Go above and beyond, exceeding your customers’ expectations, to encourage repeat business.

Developing a detailed business plan, including financial projections and market analysis, will help when putting your growth ambitions into action. An accountant or financial adviser could help to analyse your plans.

Set for success

Growing a business takes time and effort. By staying committed to your goals, you can set your business up for long-term success.

It’s also important to make sure that taking out a loan to fund growth is the right decision for you and your business. If you ever find that you are in financial difficulty, you should let your lender know as soon as possible so you can work together to find the best solution.

It takes just minutes to apply for a LendingCrowd business loan – start your journey today.

Please note: all applications are subject to LendingCrowd’s risk appetite and will be subject to clearance of AML and Cifas checks.

Article author

Gareth Mackie

Gareth Mackie

LendingCrowd is the trading name of Edinburgh Alternative Finance Limited, Company Number SC468392, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Firm reference number 670991). LendingCrowd and its products are not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

The company's registered office is 50 Lothian Road, Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9WJ.

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