The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) which is delivered by the British Business Bank, has invested over £10m into businesses across Cheshire and Warrington. The information and communication technology sector was the most prolific securing a total of £3.6m worth of funding across nine businesses across Cheshire and Warrington closely followed by the professional, scientific […]
A new state-of-the-nation study into how businesses in the recruitment sector are prepared for Brexit, has revealed 33% of businesses believe the process of exiting the EU is currently having a positive impact on their business, while a staggering 66% feel it hasn’t had any impact at all. Commissioned by global sales, negotiation and communication […]
Traditionally, business expenses have been a source of vexation for both employer and employee; requiring a time-consuming paper trail of records and receipts. Employees were irritated by having to use their personal finances before being able to claim back their expenses and finance departments wasted countless hours tracking expenditure and processing claims. The guidelines for […]
The Emerging Payments Association (EPA), which celebrates collaboration and innovation within new and existing finance companies, has published a first of its kind guide to address the need for increased access to bank accounts. Ten account providers from the United Kingdom (UK) have contributed in their own words to the report, entitled, ‘Guide to Payment […]
Professional services firm Deloitte has made two new appointments to lead its global employer services team in Scotland. Deloitte’s global employer services team helps clients navigate complex, multifaceted domestic and international tax, social security and immigration obligations, transforming companies’ global workforce programmes in a compliant and cost-efficient manner. Hayley joined Deloitte as a graduate in […]
Spotcap UK is delighted to announce that Ian Mills and Duncan Ballingall have joined the UK team as partnership manager and underwriter, respectively. Ian and Duncan will support Spotcap in helping a growing number of UK businesses with swift and flexible unsecured loans. Ian Mills joins from Boost Capital. He has over 20 years’ experience […]
Job Description: An innovative provider of Business Finance solutions seeks a Credit & Risk Manager to join their expanding Receivables Finance team in the South West. In this senior operational role you will be responsible for managing the ongoing risk profile of the client portfolio, whilst identifying any potential areas of commercial/operational risk. You will […]
Simply, the SME funder, today announced that it has created a dedicated manufacturing unit designed to extend the business’ reach, drive growth and support existing customers in the sector. The team, which has rapid plans for expansion, is led by new hires Matt Graham and Liam Ryan who join as national sales managers. Both individuals […]
Investment in new business start-ups and dedicated support for the nation’s inventors and innovators are vital to improving the UK’s economic outlook and tackling the productivity crisis, according to a new report exploring and comparing levels of innovation across the economy. The SME Entrepreneurship and Innovation report – published by Virgin Money UK plc in […]
Asset finance brokers are poised for another year of growth in 2020, according to a survey conducted by Investec Asset Finance Group. Despite a year of political uncertainty fuelled by changing Brexit deadlines and general elections, 41% of brokers surveyed said they had increased their business volumes over the last 12 months, compared to 34% […]
