Posted by Niamh Finn on 20th January 2022
Open Banking was introduced as part of the Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2). But what does it mean for businesses applying for loans? Leveraging Open Banking capabilities, Linked Finance now delivers an application process that is faster and easier than ever before.
Posted by Michelle Cowley-Cunningham on 21st August 2019
Autumn tax season can be awkward for SME owners, especially for those growing or pushing themselves to export to new markets in the New Year. Even after doing the paperwork and procuring a good accountant, your tax bill may yet surprise you. As you know, working capital can dissipate quickly just when the tax bill arrives. Where then will you get the cash to pay? In this week’s blog we explain how a P2P loan can prevent this seasonal headache for your business and its operation.
Posted by Michelle Cowley-Cunningham on 15th August 2019
Ambition. It’s what turns a good idea into a great business. It’s the force that unites entrepreneurs across Ireland. It’s what drives them, day after day, to build the brilliant businesses that become the backbone of our economy.
At a time of increasing uncertainty, Irish SME ambition continues to dig deep. SME owners time and again turn to Linked Finance‘s game-changing lending to turn their ambitions into reality.
Posted by Michelle Cowley-Cunningham on 24th July 2019
Ambition. It’s what turns a good idea into a great business. It’s the force that unites entrepreneurs across Ireland. It’s what drives them, day after day, to build the brilliant businesses that become the backbone of our economy.
At a time of increasing uncertainty, Irish SME ambition continues to dig deep. SME owners time and again turn to Linked Finance‘s game-changing lending to turn their ambitions into reality.
Posted by Michelle Cowley-Cunningham on 6th June 2019
Ambition. It’s what turns a good idea into a great business. It’s the force that unites entrepreneurs across Ireland. It’s what drives them, day after day, to build the brilliant businesses that become the backbone of our economy.
At a time of increasing uncertainty, Irish SME ambition continues to dig deep. SME owners time and again turn to Linked Finance‘s game-changing lending to turn their ambitions into reality.
Posted by Michelle Cowley-Cunningham on 14th May 2019
Growing your SME is exciting. Getting to a point where you have a steady stream of customers is just the first step. Sustaining your ambition to grow comes next. If you find yourself at the point of contemplating new growth, you will need capital to finance your plan.
A well-thought out growth agenda takes consideration, so this week’s blog will help you think through your plan and show you the pitfalls to avoid.
Posted by Anna O'Grady on 16th April 2019
Every SME knows what it’s like when invoices are all out, but there’s still no payment on the way… You’ve brought business in, you’ve worked hard, and you’ve got every expectation that you will be able to pay the bills. The problem is that often your customers will pass on their cash flow problems to you.
Posted by Michelle Cowley-Cunningham on 9th April 2019
SME entrepreneurs are competitors at heart. They desire to begin, grow and win. Yet no matter how brilliant a strategy, in business those who play a solo game will lose out to a team.
Posted by Michelle Cowley-Cunningham on 22nd March 2019
Getting your name in the papers is a powerful way to build your brand, raise awareness and attract customers. Earned media is much more credible than advertising and best of all, it’s free.
Posted by Michelle Cowley-Cunningham on 4th March 2019
These are uncertain times for Irish SMEs. After more than two years of endless debate and constant media coverage, it seems we’re still no closer to knowing how Brexit will eventually pan out. Whatever the outcome, though, the impacts will be wide-ranging and now is the time for Irish businesses to prepare…
