A collection of our thoughts, opinions, (and sometimes general musings) on everything to do with all aspects of business finance, commercial finance, small businesses, and general news about ASC Finance for Business.
What is Invoice Finance? “Cash is King.” Many small businesses have problems with cashflow which are due to late paying invoices. The average reported time to pay an invoice is 38.97 days and 27% of invoices in the UK are paid beyond the agreed terms. This can complicate cash work for businesses and in turn can...
Read moreBank branches have been consistently closing across the UK. As our infographic below shows, the number of open bank branches across the UK shrunk by 20% in the last 5 years. The closure of local branches has an impact not only on individuals’ finances and access to banking services, but also on small businesses. Move...
Read moreWhether your business needs additional finance or you’re looking to expand, a commercial finance broker can ensure that they find the right finance to suit your business needs. A broker will also have access to certain lenders who only talk to brokers and will know the right solutions to your business financing requirements. Here are...
Read moreASC has revealed that its offices across Britain have helped SMEs raise a total of £125million in the year ending April 2020. This represents an increase of 25% from the previous period, despite the uncertainty surrounding Brexit during the first half of the period and the impact of the coronavirus. Managing Director Henry Ejdelbaum attributed...
Read morePeer-to-Peer (P2P) Finance is one of those topics that can be tricky to understand. P2P loans are funded by multiple individuals or organisations all contributing money. They work just like normal loans, the main difference being they aren’t funded by banks. Instead, they’re drawn from a public platform that interested parties contribute funds into. The...
Read moreAs a National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NAFCB) member, we want you to know that we belong to a growing community of finance professionals bound by the duty to help fund UK businesses. What does this mean for you? It means that when you need business finance, the standards of the service we provide...
Read moreProperty Development can be complicated at the best of times. Property Development during times of crisis can be a whole other story. As the UK continues to ease out of lockdown, the government is seeking to revive the property market. Builders can work on construction sites, estate agents can open, viewings can be carried out...
Read moreWith over 300 banks and 45 additional building societies in the UK, how can you know which lender is the right one for you and your business? How can you even know that they will be willing to finance your business during uncertain times? A lender wants to be as certain as possible that they...
Read moreCoronavirus, lockdown, failing economy – you name it, we’ve all heard it. With the market and economy uncertain and many businesses suffering, why might now actually be the right time to expand your business? Rather than wait for the perfect time, which cannot be predicted, invest in expansion now. The value of various things has...
Read moreAs part of the government’s easing of lockdown restrictions, plans to revive Britain’s property market have been set out. Estate agents have been allowed to reopen, property viewings to be carried out again, and removal firms and conveyancers to restart operations. Construction is also allowed to continue providing social distancing is applied where possible. Estate...
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