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Cheaper Than Invoice Finance? More Flexible Than A Loan? I'm All Ears . . .
No need to wipe those spectacles, you read it right! For eligible SMEs, we're now offering an innovative, high-tech funding solution...

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Jan 30, 20222 min read


Funding Competition: Innovate UK - Smart Grants
Smart is Innovate UK's 'open grant funding' programme, with the latest competition round having opened on Monday 17th January 2022. The...

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Jan 27, 20222 min read


What is . . . Bad Debt Protection?
Bad debts are not good for business. According to a report published by Red Flag Alert in Nov 2020, the level of business debt written...

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Jan 24, 20222 min read


New Year, New You - Help To Grow: Management Course
The Help to Grow: Management Course is designed to help senior managers boost their business performance, resilience and long-term...

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Dec 31, 20212 min read


Calling All Manufacturers - GM Regional Peer Network
Wandering what pinch points your peers are feeling? Why not join a regional network of manufacturing leaders who share your ambition for...

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Dec 30, 20212 min read


The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) - Extension Announced
The recent Autumn Budget & Spending Review saw Rishi Sunak announce a six month extension of the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) to 30th June...

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Nov 16, 20211 min read


Keep It Clean! Greater Manchester CAZ & Financial Support
From 30th May 2022, Greater Manchester will be introducing a Clean Air Zone 'CAZ'. This new charging zone will aim to reduce harmful air...

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Nov 11, 20212 min read


Autumn Budget 2021: Trick Or Treat?
On Wed 27th October 21, Rishi Sunak presented his Autumn Budget & Spending Review to the House of Commons. The market rumours suggested a...

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Nov 6, 20213 min read


COVID-19 Business Support - Changes Afoot
Change is very much in the air with shorter days and cooler temperatures confirming the annual transition from summer to autumn. Indeed,...

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Sep 27, 20212 min read


PG Tips - Our Guide To Personal Guarantees
Feeling compelled to put the kettle on? Go for it, we want you settled, hydrated and ready for our handy guide to the Personal Guarantee....

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Sep 10, 20213 min read


Lean, Mean & . . Green
Green is the new black and green finance, or sustainable finance, aims to connect SMEs with the funding they need to achieve their net...

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Aug 19, 20212 min read


All Things HP - We're Talking Hire Purchase, Not Sauce!
Hire purchase is a type of asset finance that helps businesses to acquire equipment, machinery and vehicles to support their day-to-day...

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May 7, 20212 min read


What Is . . . The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS)?
Launched on 6th April 2021, the Recovery Loan Scheme 'RLS' is a new Government programme aimed at supporting UK businesses as they...

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Apr 26, 20212 min read


Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's the Super-deduction!
As part of the 2021 Spring Budget, Rishi Sunak has announced a new 'super-deduction' capital allowance for qualifying plant and machinery...

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Apr 8, 20211 min read


Are You Getting A Good Deal? Five Reasons To Review Your Invoice Finance Facility
When was the last time you carried out a full review? Are you confident that you’re getting the most efficient and cost effective funding...

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Mar 26, 20212 min read


Soundbite Saturday - BBLS 'Pay As You Grow'
Originally announced by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, back in Sept 2020, Pay As You Grow (PAYG) is designed to support smaller businesses...

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Mar 20, 20212 min read


The Clock Is Ticking - Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
Back in December the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, extended the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) to 31st March 2021 -...

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Mar 10, 20212 min read


The 'Bad Bank' Rises - An Alternative Reality
According to a recent report published by Begbies Traynor, some 630,000 UK businesses were in "significant financial distress" through Q4...

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Feb 9, 20212 min read


Op Lease We Know What We're Talking About!
An operating lease is a form of equipment lease where a business (or 'lessee') rents an asset over a specified timeframe - Also known as...

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Feb 2, 20212 min read


VAT Deferral - New Payment Scheme Explained
As the COVID-19 pandemic started to take hold in Spring 2020, HM Government announced that VAT payments on returns due between 20/03/20...

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Jan 26, 20212 min read
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