Businesses 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…
read moreValue added tax (VAT) is a charge that relates to the tax of goods or services. VAT is only charged when the business is registered for the scheme or their VAT taxable turnover is more than £85,000. This results in a 20% charge being added to items or services that are purchased or sold. Key…
read moreWhen a business is in need of finance there are a plethora of choices. No longer do we have to rely on the traditional approach of contacting our local bank manager. One of the major benefits of business finance is that the application process is no longer a complicated and drawn out occurrence. The following…
read moreAt some stage in the life cycle of a business it will need some help with financing, this could be to cover a shortfall, increase staff headcount, purchase new machinery / equipment or simply just to boost cashflow. One of the most popular forms of finance is a business loan, they are available for a…
read moreOne of the most common business start-up scenarios is when two professionals have experience in a specific sector, recognise that they each have a talent that can complement the other and then decide to start-up a new partnership. With hard work they make it a success, employ staff and have a very profitable business. However,…
read moreBridging finance is a type of short-term loan. It is often associated with property development but is actually a diverse solution for bridging any type of financial gap. It has multiple uses where business funding is needed for around 12 to 18 months before a more longer-term solution can be made available. The key difference…
read moreAnother question which we often get asked is what is the difference between a secured and an unsecured loan and which option is best for me? There is actually a really simple explanation. A secured loan would be a financial agreement taken against a business asset or a property, therefore if there are ever any…
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