ABF are a lifeline for many SMEs in the UK who have had little success with the more traditional routes to accessing essential finance. Also it's completely free to find out the options available and... See more
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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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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 t... See more
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Alternative Business Funding is a fantastic company to work with. India has always been so helpful and speedy in her responses to me. For our clients, providing this additional source to access fu... See more
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About Alternative Business Funding
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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
4.9
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I received a warm welcome at your stall …
My Experience
I received a warm welcome at your stall and the information I reecived was clear , concise and easy to understand. Your quick response after my contact with you at the business show. I look forward to working with you.
November 19, 2017
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It's great that we made you feel welcome, and that you understood everything explained to you. We look forward to working with you too!
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you for your feedback! It's always good to hear when someone has a positive experience.
Feedback
Extremely helpful staff...very pleased with the level of support...
November 16, 2017
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you for your kind words, and it's good to hear that you find our staff helpful. I hope we can continue to be of assistance.
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
It's good that you found the process straightforward, and we hope to be of assistance to you. Many thanks for your positive feedback.
Risk?
"lenders are trying to lend responsibly", a comment from a Lender, but with no assessment of future Risk or current recoverable value?
Do you really believe past or/and present performance is an indicator of Risk?
Why isn't the value, of the Asset to be bought, enough of a guarantee?
The system was predicated on getting the Investment Funds (Free QE money) to Company's that will create the Capital Formation and Income Generation which this Country desperately needs now, and in the future.
The Finance Company's job, surely, is to Assess Risk, getting the funds to the people that will take the Risk, and not the People with Assets or Consumption spending!
Which is what is happening now, it is up to the Finance Company's to make the necessary changes, or change will be forced upon you!
So, MPs are consider these changes, some want all loose lending completely stopped !?
November 14, 2017
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you for your comments during our phone call. We appreciated that your criticism was ‘industry wide’ and that you had no issues with using our platform. We fully appreciate the frustrations from business owners such as yourself, trying to obtain funding to nurture and grow their businesses.
Our role as an aggregator platform is and was, from the start, to be able to get information and choice into a very challenging marketplace. We can't dictate terms to the funders represented on the platform, but we can help try to foster a culture of transparency - which we do.
Again, while understanding your grievance, we would encourage you to provide this feedback to those funders you have engaged with, as this is the best way of getting them heard and hopefully evoking a response in the way they consider applications.
Our goal, as I mentioned, is to provide a free and fair service to business owners. It doesn't work in every case, however it provides us with a mission to improve our service and make sure that, at the very least, business owners have access to a valuable resource that was not open to them in the past. We are always looking to improve our level of service, which is why we ask business owners to review the service we provide.
excellent service
November 13, 2017
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
We're very happy to be of assistance to you. Thank you for taking the time to leave us positive feedback!
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Nice to hear you were satisfied with your experience with us, and thank you for your positive feedback!
From day one... a feeling of safety and rightness
Just finding such a simple and effective website was a joy. I have applied and now await feedback but, I feel already like I have landed in the right place for my needs.
November 4, 2017
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
A very kind review, thank you! We sincerely hope we can continue helping you in the future!
Fast and friendly service
Fast and friendly service. They point you in the right direction and give you all the help they can
November 2, 2017
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Glad to be of assistance, and it's nice to hear that you are happy with your experience to date!
Understood my needs and got it sorted
Understood my needs and got it sorted. Found a solution fast, kept me updated daily
October 19, 2017
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you for taking the time to leave a great review for us, and it's good to hear that you had a positive experience!
Absolutely would recommend this company …
Absolutely would recommend this company above all others.
Tamara dealt with our application swiftly,professionally with no fuss.
I have already recommended this company and have absolutely
no reservations in doing so again.
October 11, 2017
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
We would like to thank you very much for such a glowing review, and your kind comments have been passed on to Tamara! Thank you also for recommending our services to others, it's very much appreciated.
The searching system it's very useful …
The searching system it's very useful as it gave us a greater chance to grow our business by providing multiple funding options.
October 2, 2017
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you for your kind review, and we're glad to have been able to help your business.
Very good experience dealing with ABF
Very good experience dealing with ABF - excellent all round service.
September 22, 2017
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Great that you had a good experience with us, and thank you so much for leaving such positive feedback.
Quick and easy to use
September 14, 2017
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you for sharing your positive thoughts about our site with others. It's very much appreciated.
Very professional and knowledge staff
Very professional and knowledge staff, quick responses and take care of customers
September 12, 2017
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
We appreciate that you took the time to leave us positive feedback, and it's good to hear that our staff lived up to your expectations. Many thanks!
Our query was dealt with professionally …
Our query was dealt with professionally and honestly. Timescales given and friendly agents to discuss our proposals.
Now the wait to see if we can begin trading!!
September 10, 2017
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Many thanks for your kind feedback. It's greatly appreciated. Hope everything goes well for you!
straight forward
September 7, 2017
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thank you for leaving feedback, and it's good to hear that you had a good experience using our site.
Great Website!
September 4, 2017
Unprompted review
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
We're happy you like the site, and hope that it was helpful to you! Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Glad that you found the process simple. We hope we can continue to help you, and thank you for taking the time to leave feedback!
Reply from Alternative Business Funding
Thanks for your positive feedback, and we're happy to hear you are satisfied with your experience with us so far.
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