Alternative finance options for SMEs

56% of SMEs are unfamiliar with any form of alternative finance. Of those SMEs, 9% that were familiar with at least one form of alternative finance, stated not having enough knowledge about alternative finance platforms as the main reason for not using them. To help make it easier for SMEs to learn about alternative finance for their business, Merchant Money compiled the best resources currently available.

Spotlight

Fluid

For more than 15 years Fluid has transformed the way that people shop online by fusing uniquely powerful and beautiful ecommerce experiences with industry leading technology. And although the landscape is constantly shifting, one thing has never changed: our passion for always doing something amazing.

OTHER WHITEPAPERS
news image

2021 Small Business Owner Report

whitePaper | May 1, 2021

Despite continued challenges, our latest research found small business owners have started to regain their footing. Economic confidence and business revenue expectations have bounced back significantly from levels seen last fall, with hiring plans on the rise as well. Most also feel that a widely available vaccine in their local community will be helpful in bringing their business back to normal.

Read More
news image

small business finance FAQ

whitePaper | February 24, 2022

Small businesses borrow mainly for four reasons: to start a business, purchase inventory, expand, or to strengthen the firm’s financial health. Firms choose different means of financing depending on the intended purpose.

Read More
news image

The Growth of Google Analytics

whitePaper | May 1, 2021

Thousands of businesses, both large and small, require web analytics to understand more about their audience and create a better experience for them. With more businesses going digital, it is of prime importance for any organization to make best use of the marketing data. Google Analytics is a pioneer in providing end-to-end customer analytics from both Web and Mobile. Google Analytics has grown a long way since its initial launch, with Urchin at 2005 to ga.js, and then Firebase, and now, the most recent version, Google Analytics 4 (GA 4). GA 4 is a highly sophisticated platform, drawing from various components of the Google ecosystem to address modern-day marketing needs in the space of web and mobile application analytics.

Read More
news image

10 Small business trends to lookout for this year

whitePaper | July 16, 2022

New business trends are emerging as things begin to feel more normal again. By understanding these trends, small businesses can regain their foothold in the economy, grow faster and be more competitive in the marketplace.

Read More
news image

The Small Business Guide To Rapid Settlement

whitePaper | January 16, 2020

The Small Business Guide To Rapid Settlement Report documents the challenges facing small businesses due to delays in access to funds from sales. The report further seeks to educate, inform and provide a path for solutions to this sector. It is based on a survey of 480 firms in a broad range of industries with annual revenues up to $10 million.

Read More
news image

SMP: A World Of Opportunity For Gen Z? Attracting New Generation Talent

whitePaper | June 14, 2021

The opportunity for small and medium sized practices to grow in today’s business environment is unprecedented. Adoption of digital accounting tools, changing client expectations and business models are deeply transforming all aspects of SMPs. With the flexibility and creativity to match the velocity of change and adapt to the rapidly evolving demands of the client, SMPs have the potential to drive the progress and transformation of the industry as a whole. But are they adopting the right talent attraction strategies when it comes to Gen Z?

Read More

Spotlight

Fluid

For more than 15 years Fluid has transformed the way that people shop online by fusing uniquely powerful and beautiful ecommerce experiences with industry leading technology. And although the landscape is constantly shifting, one thing has never changed: our passion for always doing something amazing.

Events