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GIC Capital Launches Business Overdraft Service
GIC Capital, the SME working and expansion capital solutions provider, has launched a new service for firms seeking a business overdraft.
Why are so many SMEs across the UK not accepting credit card payments? 
A high proportion of SMEs in the UK are choosing to only accept cash payments from customers, putting themselves at a serious competitive disadvantage.
Could a 10,000 grant help young people start their own business? 
A British think tank believes that a £10,000 payment to people at the age of 25 could help young people expand their careers and start their own businesses.
SME housebuilders don’t feel supported by legislators
As the housing market in the UK continues to be blighted by a serious shortage, small and medium-sized developers are complaining about a lack of support from the government and other legislators.
UK manufacturing growing steadily, but is it stable? 
Latest statistics have revealed that UK manufacturing grew steadily at the end of the first trimester of this year but there are concerns about the stability of this growth.
Why do so many SMEs want to reverse the Brexit process?
As Brexit continues to loom large on the horizon and many businesses are faced with doubts about the implications of it, 61% of UK SMEs are keen to reverse the process.
What does the closure of more shops on the high street say about the changing face of the UK retail industry?
The closure of more high street shops has highlighted a transformation in the retail industry and the way that consumers are choosing to shop for fashion items.
What are the benefits of the Portfolio Builder for Those Keen to Expand Their Property Portfolio ? 
The UK property market still holds a lot of potential for savvy investors, but uncertainty is making it more difficult to access the expansion capital needed to tap into lucrative growth areas
Could a lack of trust in leadership be holding back your SME? 
Discussions that took place during a Think Tank session held at Hotelympia in London earlier this year have revealed that a lack of trust in leadership could be stopping SMEs from reaching their full potential.
Help for businesses spanning across a number of different industries ?
GIC Capital provides funding options for a plethora of different industries and employs a tailored approach with each of their clients to ensure that they maximize their potential and facilitate growth.
How will Theresa May’s plans to address the housing shortage impact on SMEs in certain sectors?
With the Prime Minster vouching to tackle the housing shortage crisis in the UK by removing tens of billions of pounds of housing associations' debt in order to stimulate more building, we’re keen to offer support to the industries likely to be impacted
What is the face of female-owned SMEs really like?
Following news that a major UK bank is offering SMEs led by women a significant financial boost, we thought we should look into what the face of female-owned businesses in the UK is really like.
What could UK SMEs learn from German counterparts to boost productivity?
Recent research suggests that German SMEs are outpacing those based in the UK at an alarming rate; causing a deficit that means if UK workers could catch up to our German counterparts we’d see an increase of £57 billion go back into the economy each year.
What types of lending options are available to SMEs?
If you’re an SME looking to secure a loan you first need to ensure you know exactly what the market has to offer you. With more and more SMEs looking for financial assistance, here’s a brief overview of what’s available.
Why consider a bridging loan to fund your property development?
Savvy property developers know that the best time to buy land or develop property is… yesterday. With that in mind, many professional developers in the industry are looking for a fast, flexible loan that allows them to invest in a property quickly.
Buy to let market could surge as Brits reveal lack of intention to buy
Property developers and other professionals in the sector should consider how they can better target the buy to let market to yield greater profits, research suggests.
How to use your SME overdraft to your advantage
SMEs often find that no matter how hard they try, it’s not always possible to guarantee how much money you’ll have in the bank account on any given date.
The key questions to ask when you pick a new export market
The global market is becoming far more accessible to SMEs and a growing number are looking towards international sales to boost their growth.
How to find property development projects that are suitable for equity funding
If you’re a property developer that’s keen to take advantage of our equity funding option, you’ll need to pick out the right project to be accepted.
What does the affordable homes crisis mean to property developers?
It has recently been reported that the affordable home crisis in Ireland has reached breaking point. Some have even speculated that it’s ‘the social issue of our time’

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