I'm taking my side business full-time — how do I fund the jump?

Going full-time means scaling costs before the income catches up; finance funds the step up in stock, capacity and marketing so the jump doesn't stall for cash. Taking a side business full-time usually means more stock, more capacity and more marketing — all before the extra revenue arrives. The income follows the investment, not the other way round.

I'm taking my side business full-time — how do

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Scale upCosts jump first

Fund the stepWorking capital

Prove the modelThen commit hard

Why going full-time costs cash

Taking a side business full-time usually means more stock, more capacity and more marketing — all before the extra revenue arrives. The income follows the investment, not the other way round.

Fund the step up

A working-capital facility covers the increased trading costs as you scale, and the borrowing is repaid from the growth it enables. Model the ramp on your cash-flow forecast.

Commit in proportion to proof

The more your side business has already proven demand, the more confidently you can borrow to scale. Fund a tested model harder than an untested hope.

What it means for you

Credicorp lends to your company, not to you personally, and takes no personal guarantee. See business loans or apply online when the numbers work.

Frequently asked questions

Can a small side business qualify for finance?

If it's trading through a limited company with real revenue, yes. Lenders look at the trading, not the founder's day job. A proven model borrows more easily than a pure start-up idea.

How much should I borrow when going full-time?

Enough to fund the genuine step up in costs, no more. Match the borrowing to demand you can evidence, and keep repayments comfortable as the income scales up.