The acquisition of a franchise can often be an extremely attractive solution for those who want to own their own business without having to start from scratch. For those who already run a successful franchise, purchasing a second one can be a desirable proposition, offering great growth potential. Becoming a franchisor is another good business…
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 moreA commercial vehicle is, as the name suggests, any vehicle that is used for business purposes. This could include cars, vans, buses, HGV’s and agricultural vehicles. When the need for a commercial vehicle has been identified the biggest decision is what type of finance can be used for the purchase. The three main types are:…
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 moreThere continues to be an upsurge in demand for electric vehicles, especially as the Government has a plan to roll out more low emissions schemes in many of the UK’s largest cities. London will be increasing the size of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone on 25th October 2021, encouraging only electric vehicles to enter these areas.…
read moreReceivable finance is a very popular funding solution that helps to free up working capital whilst a business continues to run smoothly. Also known as invoice discounting or invoice factoring, this solution will bridge the gap between cash being needed for day-to-day business operations and clients settling an invoice. As the name suggests receivable finance…
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