When Peugeot introduced the 3008 model, recalls Iain Robertson, it used cleverly a demonstration example to tow a glider airborne, thus proving the viability of its multi-surface traction control system, which is but one element of Vauxhall’s latest Crossland. Although box-fresh from the PSA/Opel plant at Zaragoza, Spain, and marketed as an ‘all-new’ model, the […]
Whatever industry you’re in, your business has no doubt struggled over the past year. You’ve likely had to deal with dwindling profits, government restrictions, fewer customers, and uncertainty about the future. Business owners will continually be fighting fires and revising their strategies to stay afloat in this turbulent time. But one crucial factor that may […]
It’s good practice to keep your personal and business finances separate. However, even if you do a great job of separating the two, your personal finances can still have an impact on your ability to secure financing and run a successful business. Your credit score, tax filings, and bank account can all affect your startup. […]
Footwear wholesaler, D. Jacobson & Sons Limited, secures a £7m ABL facility from Independent Growth Finance (IGF). As a branded operation the company saw large opportunities for growth within their portfolio. The Lancashire based seller required additional working capital resource to expand into new international markets and invest in online technology to support progression during the pandemic and beyond. Jacobson Group’s expertise […]
Creating a startup business is an exciting venture for the thousands of entrepreneurs who take on the challenge every year. At the same time, there are crucial components of starting a business that need to be addressed before taking the big leap. Nevertheless, taking these steps is all part of the thrill that comes with […]
Company growth should be something that you always strive for, and with the new year already rolling onwards, you mustn’t neglect possible ways your business can evolve. But evolution isn’t just about redesigning your logo for the 21st century or reaching out to one or two possible new clients. If you want to establish your […]
Funding Xchange (FXE), the finance platform powering MoneySuperMarket’s business funding channel, and the UK’s fastest growing business support provider, Enterprise Nation, are joining forces to support small businesses and start-ups with financial support. The partnership will provide users with access to free online resources, a tool to help businesses identify and access funding solutions, and […]
Despite continued uncertainty, 57% of SMEs across seven European markets feel positive about the future and think that economies will recover to pre-Covid levels within the next two years, according to a research conducted by CapitalBox, leading online pan-European SME funding platform. A further 18% are still confident about a recovery, but believe it will […]
Athlete Factory, a high-level fitness and sports performance company based in Chester, has received a six-figure NPIF loan backed by CBILS from NPIF – BSF & MSIF Microfinance, managed by specialist social impact lender GC Business Finance and MSIF and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). Founded by Phil Greening, a former English […]
Gatehouse Bank is today relaunching its finance products for HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) purchases. The shariah-compliant challenger bank withdrew the range at the end of March 2020 as Covid-19 took hold in the UK and the property market slowed. Paul Stockwell, the bank’s chief commercial officer, said: “Gatehouse is proud to relaunch our HMO […]
