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Are grants available to support your business growth?

Are grants available to support your business growth?

No matter what industry you’re in, securing finance for your business is a key part of growth and success. However, with so many business finance options available, working out which type provides the best support for your business can be challenging How do you find...

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Family-owned engineering business

Family-owned engineering business

A family-owned engineering business, turning over £20m and operating in over 40 countries worldwide, builds a wide range of equipment from single machines to bespoke solutions. Their growth over the years has required investment, whether for acquisitions, equipment...

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Dreamcatchers

Dreamcatchers

Husband and wife team, Joe and Mhairi (traditional gaelic name - pronounced Vaari) are a young professional Glaswegian couple with a passion for the outdoors. Whilst out and about exploring Scotland in their motorhome one day, they came across a stunningly beautiful...

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6 Business Finance Strategies For Success

6 Business Finance Strategies For Success

Managing the financial aspects of your business can be a daunting task. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your business journey, understanding the ins and outs of financing is crucial for success, but fear not. We're here to simplify this complex...

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Challenges When Accessing Commercial Finance

Challenges When Accessing Commercial Finance

Businesses today face numerous challenges when it comes to accessing commercial finance and these challenges can hinder their growth, expansion, and overall financial stability. We see this time and time again in the market, but many of the challenges can be overcome....

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Long-term vs short-term financing

Long-term vs short-term financing

Refinancing your business can feel daunting. Do you need a quick fix to cover a cashflow shortfall, or are you looking to invest in growth opportunities? Our handy guide to short-term finance and long-term financing options will help you make an informed decision that...

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5 Benefits of Asset Financing

5 Benefits of Asset Financing

Asset financing could be a low-risk way to secure long-term financing for your business. Using your assets as security for a loan, you can upgrade your business with financing options, including hire purchase, lease and capital release solutions. We’ve put together...

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How to implement a growth plan

How to implement a growth plan

Implementing your business growth plans at any time can be a challenge. But how can your business prepare for the economic challenges ahead and still push forward? By being streamlined, agile and adaptable, you can maximise efficiency and achieve the best outcomes...

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Commercial Mortgage

Commercial Mortgage

Our client, Amelio Solar Energy, works within the sustainable energy field, helping business and homeowners reduce their electricity bills and carbon footprint by supplying and installing solar panels onto their buildings. They also have a sister business, installing...

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How can businesses protect their profit margins?

How can businesses protect their profit margins?

In the current economic climate, times are tough for businesses in all sectors. Recently we’ve seen the prices of energy, raw materials and transport soar to unprecedented levels. With inflation comes demands for higher wages - oh, and the added pressures no one...

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Property development and investment finance options

Property development and investment finance options

Whether you're a first-time developer or a seasoned pro, financing your property development or investment project can seem complex. With so many property finance options available, it can be hard to know which one is best. Costs vary, depending on the type of...

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End of an era …

End of an era …

One reign has ended and a new one begins. What a strange sentiment, bearing in mind so many of us have, all our lives, relied on and trusted Queen Elizabeth II as our monarch. There is much to take from Her Majesty in all walks of life, including business. She...

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A new era…

A new era…

One reign has ended and new one begins. What a strange sentiment, bearing in mind so many of us have, all our lives, relied on and trusted Queen Elizabeth II as our monarch. There is much to take from Her Majesty in all walks of life, including business. She conveyed...

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Business Finance Options In A Post-Covid World

Business Finance Options In A Post-Covid World

Like thousands of other UK businesses, you've probably felt the impact of Covid-19. But with the pandemic on the wane, you could be looking for business finance options to fund your future growth. So just what funding for your business is available in a post-Covid...

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The Benefits of a Commercial Mortgage

The Benefits of a Commercial Mortgage

Owning a commercial property can be a significant business asset. However, it's also a substantial investment, so your business finance needs to be watertight. And that includes your commercial mortgage.  Why use a commercial mortgage? So why use a commercial...

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How Does Asset Finance Work?

How Does Asset Finance Work?

As we head towards the end of the tax year, you may be weighing up your company’s balance sheets and considering your different financing options for the forthcoming year. If your business requires equipment, or if you want to release cash from the value of assets you...

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When to Refinance

When to Refinance

Knowing when to refinance your business can make a big difference if you're looking to implement plans for growth and expansion. Whether you're purchasing property, other assets or hiring new employees, debt consolidation and restructuring your finances can positively...

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Hospitality

Hospitality

Our client, a husband-and-wife partnership, has spent the last 40 years successfully growing their food-led hospitality business with a small B&B property adjoining, which plays a large part in the Lincolnshire tourism economy. The impact of COVID closing down...

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Car Showroom

Car Showroom

Our client purchased land in a city centre in 2007 and operated a car dealership from it for 12 years. In 2019, after securing planning permission to develop the site to build 28 apartments the client moved its car dealership to another location. A deal to sell the...

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Almond Financial Ltd

Almond Financial Ltd

Almond Financial Ltd is a Lincoln-based team of financial advisers, specialising in pensions, investments and mortgages. The company prides itself on helping its clients to thoroughly comprehend their financial situation and the options available to them by...

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Why Should You Support a Local Community Venture?

Why Should You Support a Local Community Venture?

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has had a huge profile in the business community over the past few years, becoming a key buzzword and importantly an integral part of business strategy for many forward-thinking businesses. It is an investment for the future, but...

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