Understanding Alternative Financing Options for SMEs: Beyond Traditional Loans
By David Cardoso, Junior Underwriter at Albatross Lending Group For many SMEs, the phrase business financing still suggests a conventional bank loan. In 2026, if you’re an SME and assume your bank will be your first stop for finance, you’re already starting from behind. The lending landscape has shifted, not temporarily, but fundamentally. Since the […]
The Ultimate Guide to Financing Growth for SMEs: What Business Owners Need to Know
By Lewis Casserley, Co-Founder & Principal at Albatross Lending Group If there’s one consistent insight I’ve gained working with growing businesses, it’s this: success rarely falters because of capability or demand, it falters because of constrained access to the right funding at the right time. Growth isn’t simply about ambition. It requires careful planning, cash-flow resilience, […]