Seasonal inventory
A seasonal range often arrives before its main selling period. Use past sell-through and supplier deadlines to define the order rather than relying only on the available discount.
Business financing referrals · Independent retailers
Business funding for store purchases and improvements.
Stock, fixtures and checkout equipment have to be paid for on different schedules. Outline what the shop needs to buy and when those purchases are expected to become sales.
Business funding · Independent retailers
Set out the request
Start with accurate business information
Use your operating records to answer the revenue and business-history questions as accurately as possible.
- 01The intended use, budget and expected purchase date
- 02Business operating history and monthly income range
- 03Your trading name, field of work and credit range
- 04Owner information and access to the verification phone
Uses to discuss
Start with a specific business purchase
Store improvements
Shelving, display units and lighting can be changed during quieter trading periods. Include installation and the cost of keeping merchandise secure while work takes place.
Point-of-sale equipment
Terminals, scanners and stock-control tools may involve setup and monthly service charges. Separate the initial hardware expense from ongoing processing or software costs.
Sending your details
The path through the application
Cost and deadline
Explain the amount you need to explore and the timing of the underlying business expense.
Revenue and history
Give the monthly revenue range, time in operation and approximate credit range requested in the form.
Permission and verification
Check the legal and contact-consent details and confirm access to your phone to submit the application.
Consider the fit for your business
Review the cost as well as the amount
Who provides the funds
Verify the provider’s identity and the nature of the offered contract.
What you must pay
Check payment amounts, frequency and the complete repayment period.
What else applies
Review collateral, guarantees and the consequences of paying early or late.
Independent retailers · funding preparation
Understand the cost of the next step
A stocked shelf is not yet a customer receipt. Keep slow-moving stock, markdowns and normal operating bills visible when comparing a financing offer with the buying plan.
Know how referrals work
Your questions about business funding referrals
What is the relationship with providers?
Your request can be referred to a maximum of five funding partners through the sale of your application information. Partners compensate us even when financing is not provided, and we do not ask you to pay an application fee.
What happens during provider review?
Completing the application is separate from receiving a funding decision. Providers determine which requests they can consider and what obligations an offer would carry.
How does provider processing work?
There is no fixed funding time offered through this referral page. The provider’s checks and contractual requirements control when any financing can proceed.
What does the contact consent cover?
Use the linked policies to understand the referral and handling of application information. The form separately explains partner communications and requires mobile verification.
Set out your funding plans
Start a request for your planned business costs
Start a request using the costs you have identified and the business information needed for review.