Who we help
From starting a new business to investing in an established one, BEF provides finance and support to businesses across the North of England. Explore the option that best matches where your business is now and what you're looking to achieve.
Which stage best describes your business?
Starting a business or recently begun trading? Explore finance options to help you get started, invest in what you need and build your business.
Already trading and need finance for cash flow, investment or a specific business need? Explore finance options for established small businesses.
Ready to expand, increase capacity or take advantage of a new opportunity? Explore finance options that could help you make your next move.
Find your finance
Not sure which finance option could suit your business? Answer three quick questions and explore the funding options that may match your business, plans and circumstances.
Funding FAQs
Have questions about business finance? Find answers about the finance available to start-ups, small businesses and growing businesses, including what funding can be used for and how to find the option that may suit your business.