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Exploring Asset Finance: Benefits for Your Business
In today's dynamic business environment, maintaining healthy cash flow whilst investing in essential equipment and assets can be challenging. Asset finance offers a strategic solution that enables businesses to acquire crucial equipment and assets...
Managing the impact of the 2024 Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves introduced measures to reflect the government’s emphasis on sustainable growth and fair wages. The overall impact requires SMEs to plan for the future even more … Certainly the headline figures about the increase in employer’s NI and the...
Maximising Business Growth with Asset Financing: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Asset Financing Asset financing refers to using a company's balance sheet assets, including short-term investments, inventory, and accounts receivable, to secure a loan or line of credit. Businesses can leverage their assets to...
Base rate cut – is this the first of many?
August brought us the first Bank of England base rate cut since March 2020 ... Were you jumping for joy or quietly cautious? These events can never be looked at in isolation and understanding what projections for inflation, GDP, the labour market,...
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...
How much can you expect to pay in commercial mortgage fees?
Are you considering a commercial mortgage but unsure about the costs involved? Wondering how much you'll need to budget for fees and interest rates? You're not alone. Understanding the financial implications of commercial mortgages is an...
What are the benefits of hiring a finance broker for your business?
If you want to secure funding for your business, you may be wondering whether or not to seek the help of a commercial finance broker. Engaging a broker can seem like an extra step in the already-long funding process, but it’s absolutely worthwhile...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...