Extreme weather trends are shifting the economic landscape, leaving companies to contend with unforeseen capital expenditures, vital equipment replacements, and seasonal cash-flow gaps. We recognize that rigid finance models do not work in unpredictable climates. Asset finance and refinance can ensure predictable repayments, strengthen cash flow stability, and make budgeting far easier. Whatever your business […]
This Spring we’ve been helping lots of small businesses to improve their cash flow situation. Here’s an example of a construction company in Wales who needed a cash injection to enable them to fulfill upcoming contracts. We worked closely with directors to understand exactly what they needed and structured a refinance deal which only required […]
Recent events in Iran and the broader Middle East have disrupted oil production and supply, leading almost immediately to a rise in global fuel prices. As tensions escalate oil exports from the region are being interrupted, causing shortages and driving up costs. For small businesses in the UK, these increased fuel prices can significantly impact […]
America’s recent military intervention in Iran has triggered severe instability across the Middle East, disrupting vital oil and gas supplies and sending global energy prices soaring. With the UK highly dependent on imported energy, the surge in fuel and electricity costs threatens to push inflation back up, undermining recent progress made by the Bank of […]
As a smaller lender we’re proud to be able to help businesses across the length and breadth of the country, providing them with the finance they need and helping where others have said ‘No’. Whether it’s helping a ‘phoenix’ business in Falkirk get going again, a farming contractor in Newport upgrade their machinery or a […]
As we start 2026, we’re proud to have supported a business in the North East of England with an £96k Hire Purchase facility that allowed them to secure new trade. By working alongside the broker, understanding the recent impaired credit history and structuring a facility to suit the circumstances we were able to support where others couldn’t. It’s a […]
Business Finance Week 2025 is taking place between 30 September and 9 October. Now into its fourth year, The British Business Bank and a number of partners will be hosting a series of in-person events and webinars across the UK’s nations and regions, designed to help smaller businesses navigate the world of finance. The full […]
As businesses enter the summer months, many face slower operations due to reduced customer activity, employees being on holiday, or decision-makers being out of office. This seasonal slowdown can strain cash flow, making it challenging to maintain regular business operations or cover ongoing expenses. Fortunately, asset refinance offers a practical solution to bridge the gap […]
The new tax year has brought very real challenges for SMEs across the country. The national minimum wage increase combined with the increase in National Insurance Contributions have increased the economic strain on many small and medium sized businesses. The wider economy is affected too, with many companies having concerns about economic growth leading to a […]