As global economic growth edges up to 3.1% and UK businesses continue to thrive despite the implications of last year’s Brexit vote, now is the time for SMEs to recognize the plethora of benefits that are available to them if they get on board with exporting.

Over the last decade, it’s become increasingly challenging for SMEs to access the finance they need from traditional high street lenders. But the alternative lending market is fast growing and provides an invaluable route to funding.