A lot changes in twenty years. Offices move, teams grow, and the tools we use to do the job look nothing like they did in 2006. But some things stay the same. Here's a look at NGI Finance then and now. The office Then: NGI Finance started with minimal overheads and a simple home office…
read moreEvery business has a story and twenty years gives you plenty of chapters. As part of our #ngi20 series, we're looking back at the milestones that have shaped NGI Finance, from a young Oxford business in 2006 to the company we are today. 2006 - Where it began NGI Finance opened its doors in September…
read moreWhen a business applies for finance, one of the first things a lender will do is look at credit history. It gives them a quick picture of how the business and often its directors, have handled borrowing and payments in the past. Understanding what lenders see and how it influences their decision can help you…
read moreEvery business needs enough money on hand to cover its day-to-day costs, from paying staff and suppliers to keeping stock on the shelves. When that everyday funding falls short, working capital finance is often the solution businesses turn to. But with several different structures available, it's not always clear what working capital finance involves or…
read moreCash flow is the lifeblood of any business, yet it's one of the most common challenges SMEs face. Even profitable companies can find themselves short on cash if customers pay late, seasonal demand fluctuates, or growth outpaces the money coming in. The good news is that there are practical, proven ways to smooth out these…
read moreThe finance market for UK businesses is not one-size-fits-all. The products available, the lenders willing to consider an application and the terms on offer can vary considerably depending on the size, maturity and financial profile of the business applying. Understanding how finance options differ across business sizes, from early-stage SMEs through to growing mid-market firms…
read moreGrowth is the goal for most businesses, but funding it is rarely straightforward. The right finance product depends not just on how much you need to borrow, but on what you are trying to achieve, how quickly you need the funds and what your business can comfortably support in terms of repayments. Choosing the wrong…
read moreBuying a business is one of the most significant financial decisions a company can make. Whether you are acquiring a competitor, purchasing a supplier, or completing a management buyout, the way you structure the funding can be just as important as the deal itself. Understanding the financing options available and how they can be combined,…
read moreSummer has a habit of sneaking up on businesses. The school holidays, slower customer response times, team members taking annual leave, it can feel like a period to simply get through rather than make the most of. But for business owners who use the summer months wisely, it can be one of the most productive…
read moreAs we celebrate 20 years of NGI Finance, we thought we'd mark the occasion with something a little different. We spend a lot of our time talking about business loans, asset finance and invoice factoring (and rightly so) but finance as a subject has a genuinely fascinating history behind it. From the origins of banking…
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