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The business landscape across the UK has seen a vibrant surge in the past 12/24 months. This in turn has naturally seen an increase in VAT bills. As revenue increases…
Since the end of 2020 there has been huge popularity in staycations. A staycation can be a holiday which is taken in the same country that you live or simply…
A business loan is one of the most common forms of finance. It is a commercial agreement that offers excellent flexibility and can be deployed for a multitude of uses.…
It has been 3 incredibly successful years since the appointment of Ian Nash to the NGI family. Ian, who joined NGI in April 2021, has sole responsibility for the operation…
Business finance is diverse, it can be used to help fund the purchase of an asset, to fulfil growth plans, to release working capital, to free up money from unpaid…
Over the past few years there has been a surge in the music festival sector, and it is now seen as a vibrant element of the leisure and hospitality industry.…
Invoice finance enables an advance in cash against unpaid invoices. In essence, a factoring company will take ownership of a business’s sales ledger and act as a credit department by…
Asset finance is the number 1 choice for business finance. It is an agreement that enables a business to purchase an asset which helps with improving business efficiency, manufacturing more…
As many business owners are finalising their accounting for year end it is interesting to note how many forget about capital allowances. A capital allowance is a based on an…
Receivables finance enables a business to access cash immediately even though invoices remain unpaid. The unpaid invoice, also known as accounts receivable, is considered an asset and can be used…
Purchase order finance is typically used by businesses that operate a buying and selling model. It is very similar to
Stock finance has been designed to enable companies to secure business finance against their working capital or goods. In essence, a business that holds stock can extract its value and…
A letter of credit is a document that forms a relationship between a lender, a customer requiring funding and a supplier. When a letter of credit is issued it acts…
Asset finance is a form of business funding that enables the leasing of items such as machinery, equipment and vehicles. Rather than having to outright purchase, a business can pay…
There are certain times when a business will need finance and one of the conditions of the funding is that a Director will be required to offer a personal guarantee…
Chris Morris, Managing Director of NGI Finance, a specialist provider in business finance solutions, is delighted to share his thoughts and predictions on what he is expecting over the next…
The time between Christmas and New Year can be very important for a business owner, they are relaxed due to the holidays, have had a good break and are fully…
As we approach the end of another busy year, we are starting to prepare for some much-needed downtime to enjoy festive celebrations with family and friends. This always puts us…
Business finance can encompass a broad spectrum of funding solutions. It covers areas such as secured loans, unsecured loans, asset finance, invoice factoring, commercial mortgages and acquisition finance. All are…
We are very fortunate to be able to work across all industry sectors, offering a number of financial solutions that will appeal to any type of business. With year-end fast…
Did you know that asset finance is the ideal funding solution for facilitating business growth. Of course, the perfect situation for expansion is when a business has excellent cashflow and…
In our last blog post we wrote about the opportunity of being pre-approved for a £50K business loan. There are currently some excellent funding solutions available. The most important factor…
Did you know that there is £50,000 available in the form of an unsecured loan readily available for a business as and when they need it? Many businesses think that…
A business loan offers excellent benefits and flexibility for any company looking to fulfil growth plans, implement new initiatives or simply just to boost cashflow. There is a plethora of…
There has always been a preconception that it is difficult for sole traders to get business finance. However, this is really one of those business myths that we are happy…
Operating in the wholesale distribution industry can be demanding and a business can face challenges meeting customer demands, maintaining a healthy cash flow and most importantly managing stock. Ultimately, a…
Over recent years the Retail sector has had to become flexible in how it reaches its clients. Back in 2020 retail businesses had to quickly embrace change and move to…
A finance lender is a company or financial institution that provides a funding source for businesses. The provision of funds is done so on the agreement of a specific repayment…
There are several finance options for businesses that operate within the healthcare and medical sectors. Solutions include both secured and unsecured facilities with flexible repayment. Let’s explore some of the…
The phrase “cashflow is key” is relevant to every industry but it is vitally important within the construction sector. However, trying to navigate through and understanding the options available to…
The waste management sector is on the rise. With the Government focussed on implementing initiatives to develop a carbon neutral society, there is a huge commitment to increase recycling and…
Operating in the gym and leisure sector relies on fitness enthusiasts who are committed to visit on a regular basis; weekly as a minimum but daily as an optimum. However,…
As a business focussed on providing the very best customer experience, we know how important it is to continually meet and exceed the needs of our loyal client base. The…
Trying to secure business finance can be overwhelming. Times have changed and no longer is the first call to your business bank manager, instead it should be to a finance…
The Government have announced further plans to widen the ULEZ zone. The ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) is a specific area in the centre of London which is encouraging only…
There are many advantages to investing in a commercial property and ultimately it helps to secure the financial future of the business. Rarely will a company have enough free cash…
When a business is looking for some additional funding, it is important to take a structured approach to the application. You could be looking to refinance existing debts, boost cashflow,…
Trade finance is a transaction solution that enables businesses to buy and sell goods both nationally and internationally. It offers excellent risk protection to all parties involved. From a buying…
In June the
It is very easy to feel content and just settle for what you have. For example, when owning your own home there are certain utilities, such as electricity, television, telephone…
There are many terms used in the world of business finance, so here is our A-to-Z list to help you navigate your way: Asset Finance – a funding solution used…
The past 3 years have been incredibly turbulent for the business economy. When Covid first hit back in 2020 they were unprecedented times and nobody could have predicted the effect…
It is well known that two of the most challenging industries are the retail and hospitality sectors. Rarely do you find that one month is the same as the next…
A management buyout (or MBO in its abbreviated form) is an important step for a business when the existing owners or shareholders decide to release full control and ownership to…
Since the finalisation of Brexit, where the UK withdrew from the EU at 23:00 on 31st January 2020, many businesses have found it difficult to purchase specialist machinery from an…
The need for a business to continually monitor and review its financial position is incredibly important, especially in the current economic client where costs seem to change on a daily…
The Ultra Low Emission Zone or ULEZ is an initiative designed to help clean up the air in London. It runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with…
There are many facets to business growth, a key area often overlooked but which can yield very positive outcomes, is acquisition. By adopting this growth strategy, a business can increase…
In simple terms, asset finance provides the funding solution to enable the acquisition of a business asset or piece of equipment. Funding is secured on the asset and payments made…
Arguably the biggest question a business owner will face in relation to their commercial property is, “do I continue to rent, or do I invest and purchase my own property?”.…
When a business decides that they need some additional funding the biggest headache they can face is sourcing the best option. It can often be confusing and difficult to understand…
Keeping a healthy cashflow is a must for any successful business but often this can be difficult, especially when money is tied up in unpaid invoices. Unfortunately, one of the…
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…
Asset finance enables a business to secure lending for working capital, using the assets owned by the business as the security to enable the funding to be provided. A typical…
The 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…
Craft 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…
Diversification 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…
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…
We 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…
Statistics 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…
A 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…
Our offices are now closed and we will re-open at 9:30 am on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. We are now taking some time to enjoy the festivities and spend special…
A 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…
Being 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…
Maintaining a positive cashflow is crucial for any business for its ongoing success. Often one of the key barriers to this is delays by customers in paying their invoices. Being…
Arguably 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,…
Commercial 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…
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…
Since 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…
Finance 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…
Business 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…
Value 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…
The UK sole trader sector consists of over
Acquisition finance is designed for the sole purpose of enabling one company to buy another. It provides the funds to enable growth by acquiring another business that fits in with…
When 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…
When a business recognises the need to invest in a commercial vehicle, they can quickly become overwhelmed in how to proceed. There are several options to be considered; do you…
In October 2021 the UK government released their roadmap of how they plan to become a leader in sustainable investing. This means that the finance sector needs to adapt and…
The challenge most businesses face is how to ensure they maintain the very highest levels of operational efficiency. For the majority this will be by ensuring they have access to…
With the variety of business finance solutions available, often it can become confusing which is the best option to select. If we solely look at sales invoice finance, it is…
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) was a government initiative that was introduced to provide financial support to any business negatively impacted by Covid-19. It has proved to be…
Businesses have now recognised that thanks to the advances in battery technology, it is now far more beneficial to introduce electric vehicles into their commercial fleet. Not only can a…
At 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…
One 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…
Bridging 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…
Another 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…
Arguably one of the most important elements of business growth is how you finance your growth plans? Whether you need to increase turnover, purchase the latest machinery or employ new…
We recently wrote a couple of articles about finance acronyms (
The Dentist industry has seen considerable growth over recent months, driven by a demand to provide more services and quicker treatments. Owners of dental practices are having to explore how…
Thanks to business asset finance a company can purchase items such as equipment, machinery or vehicles through a loan agreement. By purchasing via this method your cashflow is not adversely…
One of the biggest challenges for any company is to ensure that their equipment is always up to date and contains the latest technologies to keep the optimum productivity across…
The last Government backed funding initiative which was brought in to aid the recovery of businesses during COVID-19 will be coming to an end on 30th June 2022. The Recovery…
To ensure ongoing business continuity and growth, the correct management of working capital is critical. A key factor is maintaining a healthy cash flow to ensure that all ongoing day…
Since 2020 the construction industry has seen positive growth and although there will be challenges ahead, it is expected to capture further growth potentials in the next 24 to 48…
Understanding and translating key financial acronyms can be challenging. We have taken some of the most common ones and offered some simple translations: LTV = Loan to Value The percentage…
Development finance provides a cash boost in the form of funding, which can be used to assist with construction related projects for both commercial and residential properties. Finance is available…
Starting up a new business can be relatively straightforward; you have a great idea, are a specialist in a certain area, passionate about offering excellent customer service and driven to…
The world of digital technology cannot sit and stagnate, it must continually transform and new and better improvements have to be made. Shifting to cloud storage or adopting artificial intelligence…
Business owners are always looking for optimum ways to secure the long-term future of their business. Often, they will explore how investing their profits will help to generate good levels…
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