So, we have finally seen the back of 2020, a difficult year for many reasons and one which provided many challenges for small businesses across the country, dealing with the effects of a global pandemic, lockdowns, and many other issues which made it such a challenging time. But now the new year has arrived, what...
Read moreWe’ve just about reached that time of year again when the whole world slows down for a few weeks. Christmas will be a time to relax, kick back and, we all hope (even more so this year), enjoy time with loved ones. We are no exception. After this week, this will be our last blog...
Read moreIn 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...
Read moreBuying 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...
Read moreWhen people think finance, they tend to consider a small, group of options. After all, they only know the types of finance which they might have come across or read about. For example, an unsecured loan, or a commercial mortgage. But there might be many more avenues of finance available to them. But if the...
Read moreThere are times where your business will only need finance for a short period of time. Whether it’s two months or two years, these can be for anything ranging from a small commercial project to big business improvements that you want to quickly pay off. Different types of short-term financing include closed bridging and open...
Read moreWhat 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 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...
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