The Black Farmer Ltd, the multi-award-winning food brand, has secured a £1m funding line and specialist FX services from independent SME funder, Bibby Financial Services (BFS). The additional capital supports the brand’s expansion into high street retail premises, and furthers the company’s overarching mission to offer premium quality, affordable British products. Founded by Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones […]
Two Northumberland-based entrepreneurs are providing the springboard to launch their new property development business, by utilising a £315,000 funding deal to purchase and transform a new office complex in Cleveland. Tony Johnson, who operates a trio of businesses in sectors such as automotive across the North East, has just established TJLB Developments with fellow director […]
A leading eco-friendly electric taxi company based in central London is driving forward with its ambitious growth plans and opening a new local community hub, after securing a £1.6m asset refinance deal. Sherbet Electric Taxi Company, which is committed to reducing London’s carbon footprint, is now aiming to treble the size of its business in […]
An Essex-based property developer has secured planning approval and a £600,000 funding deal to complete the acquisition of a commercial property in Brentwood that will form the cornerstone to a major new apartment development. Rainbird Group already owns 6-8 Warescot Road in Brentwood, and the finance solution from the alternative finance provider Reward Funding now enables the […]
Lloyds and Mercore Capital have completed a series of landmark transactions under the International Trade and Forfaiting Association’s (ITFA) Digital Negotiable Instrument (DNI) Initiative, highlighting the ease and advantages of digital trade based on shared principles and advanced technology. The Documentary Collection transactions involved the shipment of sugar from Mercore’s client, an exporter based in the Americas, […]
An Inverclyde local is bringing the vibrant flavours of the Caribbean to the region after accessing support from Business Gateway. Using locally sourced ingredients, Maria Roberts has been showcasing her expertise to teach clients how to harness the bold flavours of the tropical isles in an exciting first for the area. Maria’s Caribbean Flava’s run […]
A Prestwick-based restaurant owner has secured a £1.14m funding deal to complete the transformation of a new four-star boutique hotel and unlock business growth opportunities within the area’s lucrative golf tourism industry. The funding solution, provided by original alternative finance lender Reward Funding, has enabled Taj Bar and Kitchen to develop 3,875 sq. ft. of […]
Triple Point Private Credit, a leading originator of private credit opportunities, has helped to secure £40m in corporate revolving credit facilities for MT Finance, a leading property finance lender. This funding agreement will support MT Finance’s lending growth in the UK property market. The credit facilities build on the previous £8m of funding supplied in […]
Liverpool based printing business, The Printroom UK has received £1.3mn in business banking support from Metro Bank. The lending facility is made up of £500k of invoice finance and £825k of asset finance for the business to purchase a new digital printer. The package also includes Metro Bank’s business credit card and an overdraft. The […]
Founded earlier this year by beautician Sara Razzaq, Hartlepool-based Nova Salon has secured a £15,000 Start Up Loan from the British Business Bank, delivered by the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF). Sara began working as a beautician at age 15, specialising in eyebrow treatments. She initially worked as a mobile technician alongside her college work and […]
