Association Partners

We are proud to support our Association Partners and delighted to be the approved provider of business finance to their members.

We understand what these members need and are in the best position in the market to help them obtain the finance they require. Amongst other benefits they receive, two key factors are our consistency of service and our relationship with lenders nationwide. Some of the Associations we work with are listed below.

Please contact our Marketing Manager, Jo Milehi, if you are interested in forming a relationship with us.

 

Federation of Small Businesses

The FSB is the UK's leading business organisation which promotes and protects the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it has over 200,000 members across 33 regions and 200 branches. We are the only Approved Member Service Provider for Business Finance to FSB members. To find out more about the FSB please call 0808 2020 888. www.fsb.org.uk

 

ActSmart (on behalf of Association of Cycle Traders)

Since 2005 ActSmart have worked with the Association of Cycle Traders to develop a range of products and services to benefit their members, independent bicycle dealers.  With over 830 retail and supply members ACT represent the diversity of the sector: large and small, rural and urban, race and commuting, traditional and cutting-edge. Link to ActSmart / Link to Association of Cycle Traders

 

Music Industries Association

The MIA has existed in various forms for over 100 years and is the only UK trade association servicing and representing the interests of all UK businesses selling musical instruments and associated products. They undertake activities to stimulate their market and make the industry’s views and needs known and appreciated in Whitehall, Westminster and Brussels. www.mia.org.uk

 

Association of Retail Trade

The ART is an independent body formed to bring the retail industry together and strengthen it as one entity. They aim to provide back office solutions for businesses to reduce their members’ overheads, improve their efficiency and competition and ensure longevity. www.associationofretailtrade.com

 

Bed & Breakfast Association

The Bed & Breakfast Association is the UK trade association for the £2.1 billion B&B and guest house sector, and exists to inform, support and represent its members. In 2010 the Association won the prestigious CBI/TAF "Sector Representation Award", recognising it as the best trade association in Britain at representing its members. See www.bandbassociation.org