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    Are Cash Flow Loans Secured? Everything UK Businesses Need To Know

    By Century Business Finance on Aug 11, 2026

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    Managing cash flow is never easy, particularly during slow periods or when the business needs quick access to working capital to cover emergency expenses. That’s why more and more UK businesses are turning to cash flow loans to bridge the short term gaps caused by low cash flow. But a …

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    Business Line Of Credit Vs Working Capital Loan: Which Is Right For You?

    By Century Business Finance on Aug 4, 2026

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    Having access to short-term finance can mean the difference between smooth operations and frustrated growth. Cash shortfalls, supplier payments and seasonal fluctuations can all increase the need for flexible financing, and two of the most common options are a business line of credit …

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    Century Business Finance Named Finalist at the SME National Business Awards 2026

    By Century Business Finance on Jul 27, 2026

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    Century Business Finance is proud to announce that we have been named a finalist in the Business of the Year (Less than 50 Employees) category at the SME National Business Awards 2026. The awards celebrate outstanding small and medium-sized businesses from across the UK, recognising o …

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    Making Tax Digital Is Here. What Growing Businesses Can Learn From It

    By Century Business Finance on Jul 23, 2026

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    Every so often, a change in legislation quietly signals a much bigger shift in the way businesses are expected to operate. This August marks one of those moments.

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    How Much Would a Business Loan Cost Your Business?

    By Century Business Finance on Jun 15, 2026

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    Taking on business funding can be a big decision. Whether you're looking to invest in growth, manage your cashflow, purchase equipment or prepare for a busy trading period, understanding the potential cost of borrowing is an important part of the process.

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    Fact or Fiction? 5 Business Finance Myths Explained

    By Century Business Finance on Jun 9, 2026

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    The Truth Behind 5 Common Business Finance Myths When it comes to business funding, there is no shortage of advice available online. Unfortunately, not all of it is accurate.

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    What 2026 Has Taught UK SMEs So Far About Cashflow, Confidence And Growth

    By Century Business Finance on May 27, 2026

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    H1 2026 SME Outlook Report As we approach the halfway point of 2026, we can see that this year and it's market conditions have forced UK businesses to operate differently.

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    What Is Invoice Finance? How It Works and the Pros and Cons for Small Businesses

    By Century Business Finance on May 19, 2026

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    What Is Invoice Finance? How It Works, Pros and Cons for Small Businesses Most businesses don’t get paid immediately.

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    5 signs a business loan might not be the answer

    By Century Business Finance on May 13, 2026

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    Not every business should take funding That might sound like a strange thing for a business finance broker to say, but it’s true. A lot of businesses right now are balancing tighter cashflow, rising costs and slower decision-making while still trying to keep momentum in the business. …

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    The Cost of Waiting vs the Cost of Borrowing for UK businesses

    By Century Business Finance on May 11, 2026

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    The cost of waiting vs the cost of borrowing for businesses When businesses explore funding, most focus on one thing first: cost. What’s the interest rate? What are the repayments? How long is the term? And those are hugely important questions. However, there’s another side that often …

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