Trying to fulfil business growth plans can be a challenge. Of course, there will be businesses that have strong cash reserves and excellent revenue streams resulting in them having the ability to constantly fulfil all their growth initiatives. However, for most there will be a need to improve their working capital. Arguably one of the…
read moreWe all know first-hand how the cost of living has increased substantially in recent months and how this in turn has had an impact on the expenses that small businesses face. Key factors that have had a major influence on these rises are: An increase in inflation, which puts demands on employees and a potential…
read moreStatistics collected by the Government in 2022 show that the SME sector accounts for 99.9% of the business population. If we break this down there are 5.5 million private sector businesses, 1.4 million employ staff and 4.1 million have no employees. Analysing further 5.47 million fit in to the small business category (0 to 49…
read moreA new year always brings a positive mindset and a desire to make changes. On a personal level this could be a change in career, a change in lifestyle or a change in location. On a business front this could be a change of direction, development of new growth plans or an introduction of new…
read moreA soft asset is essential to the fabric of any business, it enables a company to operate efficiently and safely. It could be a physical item; it could refer to the knowledge of specialists or indeed the adoption of new cloud technologies. Whatever it is, it is a very important cog in the wheel of…
read moreCommercial finance is a term that covers a multitude of business finance products which can include both short and long-term solutions. Here are some of the most common options available in greater detail. Commercial loans A commercial or business loan provides an agreement of funding between a company and a lender. It allows a business…
read moreBusinesses must adapt, whether it is to a change in supplier, a change in customer demographics, a change in manufacturing process or indeed a change in staff, the need to be flexible and overcome challenges is essential. Often the one critical factor that can determine how successfully a business can adapt is working capital. Any…
read moreSince Covid-19 we have all experienced how vulnerable the economy has become, especially in the world of business. If we explore the small business sector, there are daily reports about what is happening along with the types of businesses and industries that are suffering. Of course, there will always be businesses that suffer but this…
read moreFinance lease is becoming a highly popular funding solution for small businesses. It enables a business to fund a new asset, without purchasing or taking ownership of it. You set-up an agreement with a finance company, they will purchase the asset and then provide it to your business for use. You enter a leasing agreement…
read moreBusiness finance, including both asset and invoice finance, is a valuable resource for any small business. Let’s explore how this can have an impact on some of the most common business sectors: Manufacturing – the most important elements of any manufacturing business are its people and its machinery. The manufacturing process must be efficient with…
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