Don’t wait until a cash crunch to keep your business buoyant

In August, the Office for National Statistics officially declared that the UK was technically in a recession for the first time in 11 years, although bounce back figures show that recovery may now be under way. What does recession mean for SME’s? Whilst Covid-19 may inspire the UK government to talk about aspirations for a...

Is now the right time to start a business? We can help you get the finance.

There is no doubt that we are now in the throes of a recession. With 150,000 jobs shed in June and July, and a further 58,000 in August, workers will be considering their options for the future carefully. However, tough economic climates can enable and encourage entrepreneurs to start new business and be in control...

Business is Booming…for some.

There are a number of sectors in the UK that are booming, even during these unusual times. Over the summer, we saw a remarkable bounce back of the property sector and, as taking a foreign holiday turned into a game of Russian roulette, many holiday homes and hotels in the United Kingdom find themselves booked...

Could invoice discounting be right for your business?

There are many types of finance available out there from a multitude of different lenders. Not all products offer a solution for every eventuality. Take this situation: when a business is faced with a shortfall of working capital or wants to expand and requires some funds to help improve their cash position, could invoice discounting...

The virtues of Bounce Back Loans discussed in PrintWeek Magazine

Investment flourishing in property hotspots

There are plenty of regions across the UK where property is booming. For investors, the time to buy could be now. One significant area of growth is Manchester, which, with a thriving economy, is undergoing a property transformation. With the city centre’s population set to increase by as much as 50% in the next 5...

What’s your bank manager’s name? Any idea?

If we were to ask a business owner this question ten years ago. We’d have got an immediate answer. But now, I’m not so sure that many people know off the top of their heads. Previously the relationship with the bank manager was key to any business’ success. They knew your business and they knew...

Tips for buying an investment property at auction

Buying an investment property at auction can be daunting for a first timer. But it doesn’t have to be complex. We’ve outlined just some of the main tips an auction purchaser should know: Do your research. Make sure you have fully looked into a property before making a bid. You need to ensure that you...

Quicker house sales mean that finance is more important!

The property website Zoopla reported that houses are selling quicker than before. The average time to sell a three-bed house over the last three months is now 24 days, which is a third quicker than the same period a year ago. So what does this mean if you are a property investor? It means that...

The Right Application = The Right Finance

Let’s say you are applying for a job. The first thing you would do is send in your CV. You want to ensure that you sell yourself, highlight your achievements, and explain to the potential employer why they should hire you or give you an interview. You’d want to avoid spelling errors, or inconsistencies which...