Funding and finance online guides and resources

The following resources could be useful to you as you search for and decide upon the right finance for you.

The Office of the Small Business Commissioner

The Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) is an independent public body, set up by the UK Government under the Enterprise Act 2016 to tackle late payment and unfavourable payment practices in the private sector.

The Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) considers complaints from small businesses (a business with fewer than 50 staff) about payment problems they are encountering concerning their larger business customers (with over 50 employees), making non-binding recommendations on how the parties should resolve their disputes.

The OSBC is:

  • impartial
  • free to use on a non-risk basis 
  • independent, but appointed by government

They provide general advice and information to small businesses on matters such as: 

  • resolving disputes and dealing with an unpaid invoice
  • checking contracts and getting invoices right
  • signposting small businesses to existing support and dispute resolution services

Please visit their website for further information or call on 0121 695 7770

The National Finance Finder tool

The government’s comprehensive online tool allows you to search for all of the funding and support available to your business from around the country. You can specify your location and the type of support you are after to refine your search.

Business Finance Guide

The British Business Bank and ICAEW have created a Business Finance Guide. This is available as a journey where through a few simple questions, suitable finance options are offered.