There are some simple steps that a business can take in order to put themselves in the very best position of securing funding. It is not just about demonstrating how successful you have been, a lender will want to be presented with a strong business case to ensure they are 100% confident that everyone involved…
read moreThe definition of a performance or high-performance car comes from its ability to offer a superior level of speed, a luxurious drive, comfort for all journey distances and a thrill every time you sit in the driver’s seat. In essence, it is a vehicle that anybody would love to drive. The purpose of most cars…
read moreCraft distillery is a booming business sector, estimated to be worth in excess of £1.2 billion. It is therefore hardly surprising that so many businesses in this sector are looking to fulfil growth plans for the new financial year. The demand for craft beer has grown rapidly over recent years. Initially developed for the festival…
read moreDiversification is incredibly important for all types of business, no more so than for a dairy farm. People might think that the opportunity to grow a dairy farm through expansion is quite difficult but in fact there are some key methods that can be deployed to swiftly facilitate growth initiatives, one such facility is agricultural…
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 moreBeing able to understand your business finances and recognising when and how profit is made is vastly important. This is easily achieved by understanding financial jargon and reviewing monthly financial statements. To help with this, here is our guide on what is important when completing a financial review: Profit and loss Analyse your profit and…
read moreArguably one of the best investments a growing business can make is in commercial property. Whether it is purchasing an existing building, investing in new or simply adding an extension, having the ability to own a substantial business asset in the form of property guarantees the long-term future of the business. Clearly the outright purchase…
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…
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