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A lot of commentators and experts have been predicting them for a long while but for many small business owners, green shoots are finally coming through.

Hilton-Baird Financial Solutions has found that almost half of all UK small business owners are growing increasingly bullish about their own business’ growth prospects – if you are one of these owners, you might want to consider a new, cheap commercial mortgage to help water those green shoots.

If you do think it's time to consider a new loan for an office space, a new farm, a bigger warehouse or even a shop then you have to talk to a professional mortgage adviser. Not only will they explain everything for you, but they will talk to the lenders for you and help make you the best commercial borrower possible.

Hilton-Baird's survey proves this service is needed – it says only 12% of small businesses have secured new external funding over the past six months which could dent long term growth prospects if left unchecked. If more of the UK's small business owners had discussed their options with a commercial mortgage expert, a few more may have been more successful in securing funding.

Evette Orams, managing director of Hilton-Baird, says: “It’s vital that business owners remain vigilant and plan ahead if they are to safeguard the long term health of their business. A good starting point for small businesses is to consider the full range of funding options available to them."

SOURCE: Hilton-Baird, 13/04/10

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