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Great company and amazing people. We have approached Alternative Business Funding for our CBILS application - the process from the beginning till end was flawless with excellent communication and clea... See more
The alternative funding was a true saviour from heaven for my business. When my bank could not lend a hand at a very critical moment you stepped in. The interest rates superb!! Thank you and my pro... See more
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Company details
About Alternative Business Funding
Information provided by various external sources
Get access to over 150 funding products with loans from £500 to £50 million.
About Alternative Business Funding
At Alternative Business Funding we provide a free and easy way for SMEs to find a vast array of funding choices.
We are focused on making it simple for time-constrained business-owners to find the right sources of finance, with only a few simple questions required to use the site.
Our unique collaboration brings together the market-leaders in all forms of alternative business funding.
ABF funders cover the vast majority of the alternative business funding market with more joining the collaboration all the time.
Contact info
The Pavilions, Eden Park, Ham Green, Bristol, BS20 0DD, Bristol, United Kingdom
- 0800 027 7065
- info@alternativebusinessfunding.co.uk
- alternativebusinessfunding.co.uk
Amazing experience
Great company and amazing people. We have approached Alternative Business Funding for our CBILS application - the process from the beginning till end was flawless with excellent communication and clear guidance. I would highly recommend them to my network.
September 2, 2020
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Great service and product!
A fantastic, friendly and well supported service. I am delighted in every respect and recommend the service to anyone looking to start up in business. A well considered, appropriate financial service, suiting any entrepreneur looking to start out. I gave a 5 star rating, the highest rating available.
March 13, 2020
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Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you so much for your glowing feedback. It's very much appreciated. We're delighted we were able to assist you, and wish you every success for the future.
Excellent service
March 10, 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us positive feedback. We're happy you had a good experience using our platform.
Brilliant!!
Fantastic professional service. I would highly recommend any day.
March 3, 2020
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Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you for your recommendation! We are delighted you found our service helpful, and wish you every success for the future.
The best recommened business funding i…
The best recommened business funding i have ever had very east to deal with quick to get funding sorted all done in 5 days highly recommened would be using again
February 24, 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
We're so pleased we were able to help you with gaining funding, and thank you so much for such a glowing review. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback!
Very friendly and helpful staff
Very friendly and helpful staff, always free for advice. The process was very efficient and easy to complete, would highly recommend.
January 29, 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you very much for sharing your positive experience using our Platform Stephen. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review.
Angels From Above .The Alternative Funding
The alternative funding was a true saviour from heaven for my business.
When my bank could not lend a hand at a very critical moment you stepped in.
The interest rates superb!!
Thank you and my project is in completion stage and ready to bring into beneficial use shortly and I will be able to fully repay the lender within 3 months.
January 26, 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you for your glowing review, and of course we are thrilled to help get your project completed. We wish you all the very best for the future.
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad you had a good experience using our Platform.
very efficient and friendly approach…
very efficient and friendly approach straight forward quick
October 30, 2019
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
It's great that you found our services useful and straightforward, and we thank you sincerely for taking the time to leave us a review. Feedback like yours is very valuable and we appreciate it.
Good help but too high interest
October 25, 2019
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you for your honest feedback.
Fantastic service. Would use again.
From the start to end Don was great. He gave immediate expectations and supported us at every step of the process. Would definitely recommend. The final loan we achieved was better than any other we tried to find on our own.
October 18, 2019
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Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you so much for your kind review, and we'll be sure to pass on your comments. Thanks too for saying you would be happy to recommend us. We really appreciate it.
they were very helpful when some other…
they were very helpful when some other companies did not want to know. quick to agree borrowing and once agreed money was transferred straight into my account within hours.
October 8, 2019
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
We really appreciate your positive feedback, and it's good to know that we were able to help your company obtain funds. Thank you!
Not very helpful
September 30, 2019
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Hi Gemma, we've tried several times to connect with you, but want to avoid being pests! We'd love to explore why you didn't have a great experience with the platform, as you were able to secure funding through ABF.
Sometimes things don't work out .... we get that ... but we'd love to figure out what went wrong in your case, and hopefully do something about it.
Thank you for your candour.
The ABF Service Team
It was very fast and efficient and we…
It was very fast and efficient and we got the funds same day.
September 30, 2019
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you for your positive feedback. We are happy we could help your business.
I started my business 6 years ago
I started my business 6 years ago. My bank which I have been with all my life wouldn’t help me at all, I had no security no wealthy family behind me,nothing for security, I started with what I had in my pocket. I have worked ever since I was 15 never claimed anything from the government. I always pay my bills on time. But that didn’t seem to matter. The chance to expand and grow was not a possibility,I had tried a few lenders and always the same answer sorry maybe try again in six months. I was surprised one day to get a call from a woman at alternative business funding who took the time to listen a day later she called me back and said they could help. I didn’t believe it at first but another day later the money was in my account. Everything happened so fast and simple. For once I could manage a good cash flow and there was money there for an emergency, it has made such a difference to my business.
Thanks again
Kind Regards
John
September 23, 2019
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you for sharing your story John, and we can't begin to tell you how pleased we are that we were able to help. We wish you all the very best with your business going forward, and of course we appreciate you leaving us such a glowing review.
Great, simple service
Great tool, very simple to use and able to connect us with various providers.
August 28, 2019
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you for your kind feedback. It is very much appreciated.
Very simple process
Very simple process, all done by email however they are at the end of the phone if needed. Not as quick as it states if you want funds within a week but the process is all easy. Would recommend.
August 13, 2019
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave feedback based on your experience with us, and thank you too for recommending us to others.
Very speedy and good value loan arranged
August 8, 2019
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
We're delighted we were able to assist, and thank you very much for your positive feedback.
The ABF solution worked very well.
The ABF solution worked very well and allowed us to achieve our loan objective.
August 6, 2019
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
We're very happy to have been of assistance. Thank you for your kind review.
Very professional and supportive team
Very professional and supportive team. I was very happy with the service and how it was tailored to my needs. I can’t thank them enough for their help and support.
Thank you
Naomi
July 22, 2019
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Your review is very much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to leave one for us.
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