<?xml version="1.0" ?><?xml-stylesheet title="XSL_formatting" type="text/xsl" href="viewRss.xsl"?><rss version="2.0">  <channel>    <title>Loans | Startups</title>    <link>http://www.startups.co.uk/loans</link>    <description>Applying for a bank loan can be daunting for start-ups. Read our articles on the types of small business bank loan and how to apply for a bank loan, plus get expert advice on making sure you secure your business bank loan.</description>    <language>en-gb</language>    <docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs>    <ttl>20</ttl>    <item>      <title>What is the government’s business bank?</title>      <description>We take a closer look at the much anticipated £1bn scheme and how it will support start-ups and small businesses seeking funding</description>      <link>http://www.startups.co.uk/what-is-the-government-s-business-bank.html</link>      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.startups.co.uk/what-is-the-government-s-business-bank.html</guid>      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:30:57 GMT</pubDate>      <category>Business</category>    </item>    <item>      <title>Start-up Loans scheme for young entrepreneurs explained</title>      <description>A guide to the government-backed scheme designed to provide loans and mentoring to young people starting a business</description>      <link>http://www.startups.co.uk/start-up-loans-scheme-explained.html</link>      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.startups.co.uk/start-up-loans-scheme-explained.html</guid>      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Jan 2013 22:04:23 GMT</pubDate>      <category>Business</category>    </item>    <item>      <title>Funding for Lending Scheme explained</title>      <description>We take a closer look at the Funding for Lending Scheme, launched by HM Treasury and the Bank of England to incentivise banks to increase their lending</description>      <link>http://www.startups.co.uk/funding-for-lending-scheme-explained.html</link>      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.startups.co.uk/funding-for-lending-scheme-explained.html</guid>      <pubDate>Tue, 6 Nov 2012 13:09:59 GMT</pubDate>      <category>Business</category>    </item>    <item>      <title>How to apply for a bank loan</title>      <description>The lending process can seem prohibitive, but here is a step-by-step guide to getting through it</description>      <link>http://www.startups.co.uk/how-to-apply-for-a-bank-loan.html</link>      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.startups.co.uk/how-to-apply-for-a-bank-loan.html</guid>      <pubDate>Wed, 4 May 2011 12:42:25 GMT</pubDate>      <category>Business</category>    </item>    <item>      <title>Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme explained</title>      <description>What is it and how can it help you secure a business bank loan?</description>      <link>http://www.startups.co.uk/enterprise-finance-guarantee.html</link>      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.startups.co.uk/enterprise-finance-guarantee.html</guid>      <pubDate>Thu, 9 May 2002 15:04:00 GMT</pubDate>      <category>Business</category>    </item>    <item>      <title>Which small business loan is right for you?</title>      <description>All you need to know about loan and overdraft finance.</description>      <link>http://www.startups.co.uk/which-small-business-loan-is-right-for-you.html</link>      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.startups.co.uk/which-small-business-loan-is-right-for-you.html</guid>      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>      <category>Business</category>    </item>    <item>      <title>What the banks require</title>      <description>Find out about the guarantees you will need to give the bank</description>      <link>http://www.startups.co.uk/what-the-banks-require.html</link>      <guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.startups.co.uk/what-the-banks-require.html</guid>      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>      <category>Business</category>    </item>  </channel></rss>