Bobby Turner

Securing mainstream construction finance was never a simple enterprise, but it’s actually getting harder. This is especially true in the UK, where scrutiny from lenders has intensified over recent years, making it trickier and more time-consuming than ever for construction firms – even those with a healthy order book and a history of sound financial […]

Many predicted 2017 would be a tough year for UK retailers in the wake of Brexit, but it’s not all doom and gloom. In fact, consumer activity is still on the rise, it’s just that customers have become savvier. Almost 90% of the UK population bought at least 1 product online over the last 12

Are you sitting on one of the most valuable assets in your business? If holding large amounts of stock is integral to you, then knowing how your business can leverage stock finance can make your working capital work smarter. Utilising stock finance allows you to react better to market conditions, make your purchasing strategy more streamlined

Warwickshire, Northamptonshire and Gloucestershire among UK’s emerging startup hotspots. Research from our data team suggests startup culture may be changing, with more rural-based businesses entering the landscape and more startup businesses forming in less traditional sectors. Key findings: Based on the volume of startup funding applications, Warwickshire has been the most active area for startup

As a small business owner, your priorities are probably growing your business and making money. This post contains six tips that will supercharge your small business marketing efforts, giving you time to focus on the good stuff.

Uncertainty around the UK’s departure from the European Union is having an impact at all levels of society, with small business owners especially struggling to understand whether (and how) Brexit will impact their operations.

This article explores the merits of secured loans for small businesses, and answers key questions about whether secured loans are easier to get, whether they are good for credit, and whether lending of this type is regulated. How does a secured loans work?  This type of loan sees an asset or assets put up as