This is a question we often get asked by aspiring property developers. Can I apply for finance for a property development before getting planning permission? There are a few options open to you: 1) Wait for planning permission. You can wait for planning to come in before applying for finance. But this can sometimes leave...
Read moreWe are certainly proud of all the deals we’ve completed for our clients, and we’ve had the opportunity to discuss one with ASC Scotland, where arguably ASC “saved Christmas”. The clients were a couple living in Iceland and owned a Scottish limited company, and this company only did one thing, which is import containers of Christmas items...
Read moreASC Director, Conrad Robins, opened ASC Finance for Business in St Austell in 1990. Today, with offices based in Truro and Exeter, he is celebrating 30 years of helping businesses in Devon and Cornwall raise the finance they need. We interviewed Conrad and his team to find out more about his work with local business....
Read moreWe can tell you all the reasons why business people like you choose to use ASC to assist with raising business finance. We can point you to examples of the loans we have successfully raised over the last 50 years, and we can highlight the refreshingly personal service you will receive. But ultimately, why should...
Read moreWho would you trust to get the right deal on a flight? A one-off customer who logs into an airline’s website, or A travel agent, booking hundreds of flights a year who can speak to a senior member of staff, and knows how the system works? Most of you would understandably say B. And commercial...
Read moreDear all, 95% of business might be impacted by the Coronavirus, with the majority hit by uncertainty or decreased demand. We understand that this is a challenging time for small businesses, and that despite everything you still have a business to look after. We wanted to ensure you that ASC are still here to support...
Read moreBringing in the New Year was especially sweet for ASC Finance for Business. Having begun raising finance for small businesses in 1969, the end of 2019 marked the end of our 50th year in providing a valuable service to the UK SME community. So, the beginning of 2020 marks the start of the next 50...
Read moreHere at ASC, we don’t make a secret of the fact that we’re not structured in the same way that many brokers are. In fact, we’re proud of it. But sometimes we get asked about exactly what our structure means for our clients – how do they benefit from it? Well, it’s all down to...
Read moreHere at ASC, we don’t exactly make our age a secret. In fact, we’re proud of it – if you’ve been following us, you’ll have seen many messages about our 50th anniversary. But it does lead to one particular question every now and then – how have we been so successful for so long? When...
Read moreThere are a lot of benefits to working with ASC. Our personal approach, our wide network of contacts, our dedicated SME focus – these are just some of the reasons small businesses nationwide use ASC to help achieve their dreams. But there is another side to ASC – our Regional Directors themselves! We’re always on...
Read moreWith over 20 offices nationwide, there is always a local director to assist you
