One in ten SMEs that have struggled to access funding eventually folded according to research from Shawbrook, highlighting the need for specialist finance in the SME sector. Indeed, Shawbrook’s research amongst senior decision makers at small and medium sized businesses found that three quarters (72%) had experienced difficulties accessing funding. While one in ten of […]
A Scottish heating, plumbing and bathroom supplier with branches located in Loanhead, Falkirk, Rosyth and Macmerry is now one of Scotland’s largest suppliers of plumbing, heating and bathroom products, after its owners received HR support and signposting to grant funding from Business Gateway. Launched in 2018, Heating, Plumbing & Parts (HPP) is a now a […]
An innovative manufacturer backed by Made Smarter has boosted productivity by 20% and reduced emissions after delivering a smart factory. Beverston Engineering, based in Knowsley, invested £173,000 in sensor technology and software to connect all 20 machines across its factory to provide real-time visibility of its manufacturing. As a result, the specialist manufacturer of components […]
Lenvi, the leading provider of commercial lending software and solutions to the factoring and receivables finance market, has been appointed by BNP Paribas, to support its European risk management and operations functions through its risk management software Riskfactor. Over the course of the multi-year contract, Lenvi will support BNP Paribas in reducing risk and improving […]
finova Payment and Mortgage Services today announces its partnership with digital mortgage lender Molo, further expanding the portfolio of lending products available to finova’s directly authorised (DA) broker club. Through this partnership, finova’s 450+ brokers will have access to Molo’s diverse range of online mortgage products. The entire process is online and doesn’t require any […]
After 17 years as chief executive officer (CEO) of RSM International, Jean Stephens will be stepping down from the role in May 2024. Having embedded the foundations for the organisation’s ambitious and transformative 2030 Global Strategy which was launched in January this year, Stephens and the RSM International Board believe now is the right time […]
Any business that has its own products needs a highly efficient warehouse. It is the hub of the business and when it isn’t working efficiently it will leave a lot of money on the table. With competition so fierce these days, there is no reason to have an inefficient process for your warehouse. The best […]
Introduction The decision to sell a rental property is one of the most significant choices a landlord can make. While a well-orchestrated exit strategy often guides this process, circumstances sometimes require landlords to sell without one. This article explores the implications, challenges, and considerations of selling rental property without a pre-planned exit strategy. Understanding the […]
Nicola Banham, a restructuring expert at UK top 10 accountants Azets, said: “The construction sector is bearing the brunt of tough trading conditions caused by recent record-high inflation in trades materials, supply chain turbulence, higher wage demands, labour shortages and 15-year high interest rates with rising debt levels linked to pandemic loans; many firms are […]
As a growing number of people move overseas for jobs that allow them to better support their families, remittances and cross-border payments play a key role of getting their money where they want it to go. Mastercard’s 2023 borderless payments report shines a light on some of the challenges associated with cross-border payments and potential […]
