When Growing Your Business, Timing is Everything, So Why Wait Weeks for Funding?

UK SMEs, especially in ecommerce and FMCG, often miss out on growth opportunities because accessing finance is slow, complicated and frustrating. Our new partnership between Lewington Financial Services (LFS)  and FundingAgent combines expert financial advice with an AI-powered funding platform to help businesses secure the capital they need, precisely when they need it.

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The Problem: Finance That Holds Businesses Back

Despite many funding options, over 70% of UK SMEs still turn to traditional banks. The issue is the long wait and the amount of paperwork involved. For fast-moving digital brands relying on platforms like Shopify, Amazon and Xero, scattered data and slow funding decisions can result in missed chances and hidden cashflow problems.

How LFS Gives Digital Brands the Edge

LFS specialises in simplifying this complexity. With real-time bookkeeping linked to core platforms (Shopify, Amazon, Xero, Dext), LFS provides businesses with instant clarity on cashflow and finances. Led by Harry Lewington, whose practical, hands-on approach helps companies plan and grow without drowning in admin.

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FundingAgent: The Fast Track to Business Funding

FundingAgent’s AI-driven platform changes the funding process. Business owners simply state how much finance they need, and the AI fills out the forms automatically cutting down application time significantly. With over 150 lenders, quick decisions (sometimes in under 24 hours), and flexible repayment options up to £500,000, FundingAgent enables businesses to act quickly and stay flexible.

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Why This Partnership Matters

Together, LFS and FundingAgent provide a seamless financial service that turns bookkeeping and forecasting from tedious chores into clear, practical strategies backed by swift, flexible funding.

Businesses using this combined service benefit from:

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• Simplified financial management across multiple platforms

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• Fast, automated access to a wide lender network

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• Less paperwork and admin hassle
  
• Expert advice paired with the latest technology

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What This Means for UK Ecommerce & FMCG Founders

No more waiting weeks to fund new stock, equipment or expansion plans. With clear financial insights and near-instant access to capital, businesses can act confidently and quickly, a vital advantage in a competitive digital market.

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Looking Ahead: A New Era for SME Finance

As the UK SME sector changes, partnerships like that of LFS and FundingAgent show how technology and expert advice can work together to remove traditional barriers, making finance quicker, smarter and better suited to digital-first businesses.

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