The packaging industry is fast moving and incredibly competitive. Any business operating within this sector needs to be continually evolving through investment and development. Here at NGI we are highly experienced in working with manufacturing companies. We understand their challenges and are here to support them with all their business growth needs. Our team have…
read moreThe Enterprise Finance Guarantee Loan (EFG) is a scheme set-up to assist businesses who might not have been successful with a normal commercial loan application. It is a government backed initiative where they guarantee up to 75% of the loan with the lender against the outstanding facility. Any lender will need to be fully satisfied…
read moreMany businesses have recognised that when in need of finance the traditional approach of speaking with their local bank is not always the best option. Instead, they seek the advice and guidance of alternative lending specialists. An alternative lending company is one that can provide a whole host of lending solutions which includes
read moreRunning a food business today can mean many different things. Traditionally most people think of a restaurant, café or takeaway but one of the most popular options currently is a mobile operation. Having a food truck can offer you flexibility, freedom and low running costs. With premises costing so much, a mobile food outlet can…
read moreSuccessful businesses need a strong infrastructure, competent staff and of course machinery and equipment which they can rely on. Being able to continually invest in machinery can be costly and often an outright purchase can be very challenging or even sometimes impossible. Fortunately, there are some highly beneficial and tax efficient options available for machinery…
read moreAsset based lending (ABL) is a form of business finance that uses the assets on a company’s balance sheet as security for any type of lending. These assets could include property, stock, machinery, equipment or even accounts receivable. Any business looking to take out a loan or obtain a line of credit to help meet…
read moreAdapt has become such a prominent word over the past 18-months. People have had to adapt to a new way of living and working. Businesses have had to adapt to ensure that they continue to trade, making sure their staff can work safely and diversifying where possible. Here are our top tips for adapting your…
read moreA common preconception when we speak about the self-employed is that this refers solely to trade professionals such as electricians, plasterers, plumbers, gardeners and carpenters. However, there are several ways in which a business can operate through self-employment. In fact, there are 3 types of legal entity: Sole trader – the easiest option for starting…
read moreAll small businesses will set themselves the same goal, provide an excellent service or product and look to generate profit as soon as possible. There is no set pattern for business growth. Some businesses might take 5-years to achieve their potential whilst others could be hitting impressive profit margins within just 5-months of trading. Both…
read moreManaging cash flow can be one of the most important areas for a business. Cash flow is basically the calculation between money coming in and money going out of a business. This is based on existing money already within the business along with both income and expenditure, it does not include any assets or investments.…
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