Getting a loan for a business venture - whether new or existing - has become a complex process for UK entrepreneurs in recent times. Despite the recovery delivering a more positive economic outlook, lenders and banks remain cautious with regard to lending. So how do you secure that crucial finance? What sets apart the risky from the too risky?

Here we take a look at the current shape of the lending market and explains the best route to attaining that all-important funding for your small business.