The Small Business Sessions podcast (series four, episode seven): All you need to know about alternative finance

It's time for another episode of the Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast powered by Xero.

For series four, a brilliant line-up of entrepreneurs and experts share insights and inspiration on how to start and grow a brilliant business.

Hosted by Enterprise Nation head of content Dan Martin, we're covering issues including business growth, retail, late payment, mental health and alternative finance over 12 episodes.

Episode seven: All you need to know about alternative finance for small businesses

Gone are the days when businesses only had one or two options for funding; there are now lots of choices. One of them is Iwoca, which provides business loans without long waits and endless paperwork.

In this week's podcast, Colin Goldstein, Iwoca's commercial growth director, joins Edwards Berks, director of platform business at Xero, to discuss:

• the finance options open to small businesses

• how to manage cashflow

• the role of accountants

• government's alternative finance referral scheme

• ...and lots more!

Listen to the podcast and rate, review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and other podcast platforms.

Whether you're having trouble finding the numbers you need in spreadsheets, or looking for funding, having beautiful accounts is a must. That's why we've teamed up with Xero to offer you online accounting software to help you manage your cashflow and finances. If you're a start-up earning less than £50,000 per annum, sign up to Xero for Startups with an exclusive 50% off for 12 months!

Ths podcast was recorded and edited by Enterprise Nation member and audio production service, Podraffi.

To hear previous episodes of the Small Business Sessions, go here.