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26 Jun 2026

Retailers offering Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) or other short-term interest-free credit options should be aware of important regulatory changes taking effect from 15 July 2026.

26 Jun 2026

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25 Jun 2026

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24 Jun 2026

The ACT is backing a nationwide campaign from Cycling UK aimed at helping more people get back on their bikes with free safety checks and simple repairs this summer.

24 Jun 2026

Independent retailers have welcomed government proposals to tackle VAT fraud through online marketplaces, describing the move as a positive step towards creating a fairer trading environment for...

22 Jun 2026

Shared e-bike operator Lime has been hit with more than £140,000 in fines after its users were found to be the worst offenders for poor parking in the Royal Borough...

18 Jun 2026

Cycling industry leaders and campaigners have given a mixed response to the Government’s new £4.5 billion Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS3), with some describing it as...

15 Jun 2026

If you stock e-bikes, you may need to re-read your policy because a generic shop or retail insurance policy is unlikely to cut it these days. Unless you have a policy designed to accommodate...

12 Jun 2026

The first ever Local Bike Shop Week has been hailed a major success, as the Association of Cycle Traders Director made a personal visit to present the inaugural Local Bike Shop Awards winner...

11 Jun 2026

Local Bike Shop Week has delivered a successful nationwide campaign, bringing together major cycling media, leading industry partners and, most importantly, independent bike shops across the UK...

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Looking to expand your business?

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

For the past year, survival has been the primary and only focus for many bike shops as the retail landscape shifts.

But, are you looking to develop and grow your business?

There are benefits that come with business expansion including the increase in customer reach, sales and profits. Of course, there are downfalls to expanding surrounding a lack of funding and the question of whether or not it is the best time to expand.

With more and more issues arising around climate change and the heightened interest the news and press have taken in reporting on climate change, cycling has become a more popular method of commuting with more than two million people across the UK cycling once a week.

Business finance expert Emily Relph explores the multitude of funding options out there for businesses looking to expand.

  • Online small business loans
  • Invoice finance
  • Crowdfunding
  • Stock finance
  • Commercial mortgages
  • Traditional bank loan
  • Credit cards

Find out more about these different types of loans here.

There are so many different funding options out there for businesses looking to expand. Each with pros and cons of their own and some more suited to a specific business's needs than others.

The key take away from this is that there are more options out there for businesses and increased funding could be the answer for some businesses looking to expand and achieve business goals.

Image sourced from Sundaypapers

 

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