Business Growth Loans

Business Growth Loans is sponsored by Let's Do Business Finance. Let's Do Business Finance provides loans to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) develop and grow across the South and East of England, including London.

Business Loans from £500-£250k | Let's Do Business Finance Looking for a business loan? We support startups and SMEs to access the business finance you need to take your venture to the next level. What type of business finance can we help you with?

As Official Business Support Partners of the Start Up Loans Company, we can offer loans from £500 up to £25,000 to new and start up businesses, as well as businesses who have been trading for up to 5 years. Take me to Start Up Loans We offer business loans from £25k - £250k to grow your business. Boost your cash flow, invest in marketing, staff or buy new assets and achieve your growth goals.

We are also accredited lenders of the British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme. Take me to Business Loans Alternative Finance & Brokerage If our finance options aren’t what you are looking for or you would like to borrow more, we can help you explore alternative funding options to achieve your plans. Let’s Do Business Finance can support businesses across the South and East of England to start, grow, and thrive.

What sets us apart from other finance providers is our unique approach as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Unlike mainstream lenders driven by algorithms, we believe in the power of understanding the full picture. Our business loan decisions are rooted in gaining a deep understanding of you, and your business journey, and taking into account the potential that algorithms might overlook.

With Let’s Do Business Finance, your business is not just a set of numbers – you're a story, and we want to help you write the next chapter. Where we offer business loans We cover the South East and East of England, including the counties of Sussex, Surrey, Suffolk, Kent, Essex, London, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Isle of Wight, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hampshire.

Let’s Do Business Finance are the First Accredited Lenders in the UK for the New Community ENABLE Funding from the British Business Bank! Business Finance for Women & Minority Founders in the East of England Women and minority founders are behind some of the most ambitious businesses we see.

This guide covers the finance options available in the East of England, from Start Up Loans to business loans and grants, and how to give your application the best possible chance.

Word on the Curb: Building Cultural Connection Through Community Finance From a student-led YouTube channel to a full-service audience engagement agency, Word on the Curb has built its reputation by helping brands connect authentically with young and diverse audiences. With support from Let’s Do Business Finance, the company secured the funding and guidance needed to stabilise the business and invest in future growth.

Let’s Do Business Finance shortlisted for Scale Up Business of the Year at Sussex Chamber Business Awards 2026 We are thrilled to announce that Let's Do Business Finance has been shortlisted for Scale Up Business of the Year at the Sussex Chamber Business Awards 2026, recognising a year of strong strategic growth and sustained impact in improving access to finance for SMEs across the Sussex and the wider South East.

Angelique, founder of Aesthetique by Equaligne, a rejuvenation business in Buckinghamshire that focuses on helping clients feel confident in their skin, explains how with support from Let's Do Business Finance via the Start Up Loans programme, she has been able to begin building a thoughtful, patient-centred aesthetics practice.

Funding for a Retail Business: Your Complete Guide to Finance Options in the UK Running a retail business is rewarding, but it's also capital-intensive. Whether you're fitting out your first shop, buying opening stock, or managing seasonal cash flow, having the right finance in place can make all the difference.

In this guide, we break down the most common funding options available to UK retail businesses, so you can find the solution that fits your situation. Service Update: Changes to Interest Rates and Expansion of Eligibility Criteria for Start Up Loans from 6 April 2026 From the 6 th April 2026, the fixed interest rate for new applications for Start Up Loans is changing to 7.

5%, and eligibility criteria is expanding to accommodate businesses that have been trading for up to 60 months Laura Harrison founded This Is Mabel, a wearable wellness brand for women built on honesty and a lived experience.

With a £15,000 Start Up Loan accessed through Let's Do Business Finance, the Seaford-based founder has been able to invest in growth, move into a dedicated studio, and build the financial foundations to take her brand further. What Do Lenders Look for When Financing a Business? When applying for business finance in the UK, lenders don't base their decision on a single factor.

This guide breaks down the key criteria they use, from credit history and cash flow to collateral and management experience, so you can understand what lenders really look for when financing a business, and arrive at your application fully prepared. Powering business growth: We now offer business finance up to £250k!

Let’s Do Business Finance has announced a significant increase in its maximum business loan size, boosting from £150,000 to now £250,000 available to growing businesses across the South, London and East of England Unlocking £1bn in extra finance for SME’s: The New UK Community Finance Partnership Taskforce The new UK Community Finance Partnership Taskforce will unlock an extra £1bn in funding available for small businesses across the UK, strengthening support for Responsible and Community focused Lenders like Let’s Do Business Finance.

Why choose Let’s Do Business Finance? We don’t rely on algorithms to make decisions - we look beyond the numbers, to the people and businesses behind them. We have 20 years of experience lending to small businesses, and love to see them succeed.

We’re committed to supporting businesses who can’t access finance elsewhere. Unsure what business finance you need? We’re a friendly bunch and our team of finance experts can take you through your options, and if our products don’t suit you, we can also offer credit brokerage to help you find the right finance option for you.