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Financing for Chartered Surveyors – Case Study
When you are growing your business, the last thing you want to be worried about is cash flow. The problem is, when you are already spending to expand, and you have a large bill like VAT coming up, it can be difficult to continue...
5 Ways to Prepare Your Business for Sale
Selling a business is a crucial moment in an entrepreneur's career. After years of hard work, dedication, and countless challenges, the decision to sell can be both emotional and daunting. In the UK, where business dynamics are unique and...
The Top 5 Money-Wasting Pitfalls in Business
Every business, regardless of its size or industry, has the potential to squander finances. This is because businesses are constantly making decisions that involve spending money. Some of these decisions are more important than others,...
5 Effective Marketing Tips For Solicitors
The legal field is complex and constantly changing, which means that it can be both challenging and essential for UK law firms to stand out from the competition. While excellent service is the cornerstone of any reputable law firm,...
5 Ways Businesses Can Elevate Their Customer Service
Customer service is the foundation of a successful business, as it influences brand loyalty, repeat business, and word-of-mouth referrals. In the UK, where consumers have high expectations for brands, excellent customer service is not a...
Loans for Law Firm Growth – Case Study
Growing a business is tricky at the best of times, but what if growing that business makes it appear to be unprofitable? That was the issue faced by one of our clients. They are a law firm that wanted to create a whole new department to...
Proactive Strategies for Business Productivity
In an increasingly competitive business landscape, productivity is crucial to the survival of a company. Today's businesses are under constant pressure to do more with less, and that's where boosting productivity becomes an indispensable...
Pitfalls Every Good Business Should Avoid
Running a successful business is like walking a tightrope. As rewarding as the journey can be, there are potential pitfalls that can hinder progress or even lead to failure. Awareness and foresight can help businesses avoid these common...
A Guide to Building a Powerful Brand for Your Business
In today's competitive business landscape, building a successful brand is more crucial than ever. It's not just about having a logo or a catchy slogan; it's about creating a unique identity that resonates with your target audience and...
What does the recent fall in inflation mean for UK businesses?
In the UK, the inflation rate fell to 7.9% in June, which is lower than many economists predicted. This is still higher than the Bank of England’s 2% target, but it is down significantly from the high of 11% in October of last year. While...
Top finance tips for small businesses
Small businesses are experts in the goods they produce or services they provide. Often, though, they need a little help when it comes to financing. Managing finances properly is key to business survival and growth. But it can be...
Tips and tricks on how to grow your business
Overcoming the challenges of growing your own business may seem overwhelming at times. Multiple problems can crop up, and it is difficult to find the time or money to start your growth journey. Recent years have been particularly...
How to hire an all-star team as you grow your business
If you are a business in the UK looking to expand, you will likely need to hire new staff to accommodate your growing operations. There are plenty of great candidates out there, but finding the right one for your business can be tricky....
What Is Customer Segmentation And How Can It Help You?
Businesses often have a wide range of customers with different needs and interests. This means that sending out a single message about the benefits of your products or services won’t resonate with everyone. It’s impossible to personalise...
Business Loans For Electricians – Case Study
Growing a company is never simple, even if your business is winning new contracts and increasing revenue. One of our customers was in this exact position when they came to us. They provide electrical services for domestic, commercial and...
Business and finance trends in 2023 and beyond
Although the UK is expected to avoid recession in 2023, it’s expected that recovery from the economic downturn will take until the end of next year. Meanwhile, businesses continue to face financial challenges. It may be necessary, for...
Tax Loans For Law Firms – Case Study
Ask any Solicitor with their own firm, and they will tell you, running a law firm is expensive. Some of the most common expenses these businesses face are VAT, tax and indemnity insurance. Legal firms may also have to wait for months or...
Inventions that took the business world by storm
Innovation has become a buzzword in business, especially in the post-pandemic era. Millions of print books and a plethora of digital content on the topic clamour for the attention of would-be entrepreneurs. And more than 80 percent of...
Is a four-day business week the future?
Most businesses who trialled a four-day working week in a major experimental UK initiative decided to continue the practice. The results of the trial have been heralded as a breakthrough in the campaign for a national shorter working week...
Business Growth Loans – Case Study
Businesses can face a variety of problems, but one that most companies never expect is to become too successful. We regularly speak with businesses that need financing because they have seen demand outstrip their ability to supply...
How rising interest rates affect businesses
It’s becoming increasingly costly for businesses to get crucial financing for growth as interest rates continue to rise. The latest increase in the cost of borrowing has intensified the business communities' focus on questions such as:...