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.

Over the past few months, we’ve seen reports of SMEs in the UK, even those that are highly profitable, having issues securing finance for their projects. According to the Federation of Small Businesses, SMEs represent 99.9% of the 5.5 million businesses in the UK, so keeping them funded and successful is vital. We’re here to...
Read moreThere’s no denying that plants bring people joy. Why not contribute to this happiness whilst making a profit? This article will offer valuable advice on buying a garden centre. Why would you want to buy a garden centre? While it may seem like a rather arbitrary sector to buy in to, its importance in and...
Read moreGiven the current economic climate, some businesses may start to experience financial difficulties and might need to navigate their options to make the best out of the situation. If your business is currently under pressure, we help clients daily to secure loans for different purposes, but a common financial solution that our clients often seek...
Read moreWhat do the BoE interest rate increases mean for borrowers? Over the last months, there have been numerous announcements by the Bank of England increasing the base interest rate, and more are likely to happen in the near future. But what do the BoE interest rate increases mean for you? Our view is that the...
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As we have seen on the media the past weeks, the cost-of-living crisis is taking its toll on many businesses around the country. Some are closing their doors for good, although others have managed to flourish in difficult times. Most recently, one of the biggest worries for business owners has been access to finance, but...
Read moreThinking of buying a hotel? It can be a valuable form of property investment, and this article will tell you why. Is buying a hotel a good idea? The short answer is yes. With the right market research, preparation and dedication, your new hotel could be a highly profitable business venture. This industry is characterised...
Read moreThere are currently over 100,000 wholesale businesses in the UK which account for an estimated revenue of over £800bn in 2022 alone, and the FWD represents the food and drinks element of the 100,000 businesses. ASC Finance for Business and the Federation of Wholesale Distributors have joined forces with a webinar focused on ways to...
Read moreOur client Glenn was referred to Dan Gateshill from ASC Finance for Business’ Hampshire, Dorset & Isle of Wight office by his accountant, to fund the purchase of a new premises for his business. Glenn needed a commercial mortgage of £182,000 to purchase the new commercial premises in Southampton and Dan and his team got...
Read moreEvery ASC commercial broker across the country has completed deals for clients that they are particularly proud of having worked on and Dominic Williams and his team at ASC Sussex have recently completed one of those. Dominic and his team assisted a client with finance where he really needed the cash injection, and the terms...
Read moreWhen our clients require finance for a short period of time, anything from two months to two years, bridging or short-term finance could be a suitable solution. When approaching banks for finance, lenders have different key considerations for bridging and short-term finance lending, since a short-term loan will be paid off faster, it can mean...
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