Why would lenders reject your business loan application?

Getting a business loan should be straightforward – it’s usually just a matter of talking the facts and figures through with your lender. But sometimes, things go wrong, and for reasons that often aren’t immediately apparent they say ‘no’. It can be a worrying turn of events, but there are a few reasons why it might have happened.

Before we go into those though, the first thing to do is simply ask the lender why they’ve turned you down. Don’t take this initial explanation on face value – if their explanation doesn’t make sense to you for any reason, ask, and keep on asking, until it does. It’s their responsibility to make their reasoning behind the rejection clear, so don’t be afraid to push them.

Beyond their initial explanation, there could be a number of other possible reasons why the lender has rejected your application.

How to choose a domain name that works internationally

Think of your domain name as a good first impression – a firm, positive digital handshake that could be the start of a long and successful relationship between you and your potential customers.

But how do you choose a name that’s searchable and represents your brand? Choosing the right name requires more thought than simply picking something that sounds impressive – it’s a process that is well worth putting some serious thought into.

With that in mind, here are Turner Little’s 4 steps for choosing the right domain name to help you stand out from the crowd.

Getting the most out of your website

Every start-up must have a website. But all websites are not created equal. By doing it right and making sure it’s working properly from the start, you will be able to communicate with customers, establish your company’s credibility and encourage visitors to become buyers.

The right kind of design, content and strategy can turn a website into a crucial sales and marketing tool, no matter your industry.

Read the article in full on the Turner Little Blog.

Six essential steps to starting a business

Depending on whose advice you take, starting up a business can seem an easy process, or a complicated one. It’s all in the preparation, and if you put the work in at the right time, you will be well on your way.

For a simple ‘how to’ we’ve collated six things you should do when starting a business.

Read the 6 steps on our blog.

Possible business rate increase for small businesses

Research shows that more than 56,000 small business in the UK may have to be content with high tax rises next year.

Rates specialist CVS has announced that business rate rises will reach £152 million in April 2018. This will inevitably place even more of a burden on businesses that are dealing with ever-rising inflation.

Read in full on the Turner Little Blog.

Which sectors are represented by the self-employed in the UK?

Research has shown exactly who has chosen to go it alone – the UK’s self-employed. The research was commissioned by the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) in conjunction with Employment (CRSE) and aims to show how the self-employed community is formed in the UK.

Read the article in full on the Turner Little Blog. 

How to start making overseas sales

Ambitious start-ups have the business world at their feet in terms of opportunity. The key is tapping into it.

A domain name that can be recognised anywhere in the world, along with localised content are important ways to get there. And, for start-ups looking to conquer the world, there’s no time like the present.

Read the article in full on the Turner Little Blog.

10 tips for starting up a small business

People starting a business naturally look online for advice. There are so many tips, tricks and suggestions that it can be overwhelming, so we’ve put together our top ten.

There is no single ideal formula for starting a business, every entrepreneur will find their own way, but there are some common threads that will help you on your way to success.

To view the full article, please visit the Turner Little blog.