The digital transformations introduced during the lockdown have inevitably changed consumers’ habits and lifestyles, but they will not have a temporary effect, as demand for new solutions and services for private and professional life is growing. Among the sectors affected by digital acceleration is banking, where pandemic and social distancing have driven more and more […]
A Perth-based secondary glazing provider with excellent energy saving properties has experienced a 200% increase in enquiries and is on target to make its first annual turnover of £1m following support from Business Gateway. This helped the team access £60,000 of funding and digitally upskill to improve their online and web presence. Launched in 2013, […]
A newly-published report from findexable that algorithmically ranks cities and countries around the world according to the number and success of their financial technology (‘fintech’) companies has shown that London remains the second most active city in the world, behind San Francisco, but that the fintech space in the rest of the UK is expanding […]
Arbuthnot Commercial ABL has supported Amcomri Group’s (“Amcomri”) acquisition of Manchester based J A Harrison & Co. (“J A Harrison”) with a £5.23m facility. The all-asset funding package, which comprised facilities against debtors, plant & machinery and property together with a CBILS loan, has been structured to provide ongoing working capital to enable post-acquisition growth. J […]
Business owners and individuals take out life insurance policies for peace of mind. They want their loved ones and business partners to be comfortable if they pass unexpectedly, and they want to make sure all their debts are covered when they do. However, as straightforward as the concept of life insurance can be, it’s not […]
As a local business owner, your company’s prominence in your local community is paramount. Whether you’re just getting started or simply looking to attract new customers to an established business, these six great tips will tell you everything you need to know about ensuring your business stands out above the rest. 1 – Get a […]
Swoop Funding is pleased to announce a partnership with BNP Paribas Asset Management (‘BNPP AM’) which will enable it to offer unsecured loans of up to £5m to SMEs. Borrowers can access funds of between £500,000 and £5m, significantly higher than the standard unsecured facility. Swoop’s offering fills a gap in the market for SMEs […]
Investec has increased the interest rate on its 32-Day Business Notice Account from 0.55% to 0.65% AER, further strengthening its position as one of the most competitive business savings accounts in the market. Investec’s 32-Day Business Notice account is a simple, straightforward online account offering unlimited withdrawals with no hidden fees or charges requiring only […]
Whereas most banks and fintech service providers leave customer interaction limited to AI chatbots, and elusive call centre employees, digital community fintech 11Onze has introduced its well-rounded agents via video clips on La Placa (11Onze’s private social network). The fly-on-the-wall reality TV style mini documentaries follow the agents around, capturing their day today lives, loves […]
Cavendish Legal Group has moved to bolster its property litigation resource, as the true scale of the economic impact of coronavirus on jobs and housing starts to emerge. Following the government’s decision to lift the ban on tenant evictions at the start of June, it is anticipated there will be a surge in property disputes, […]
