News
Welcome to the news section of Business Finance. Here you’ll find the latest industry news and press releases.
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:...
How are small businesses managing the cost-of-living crisis?
Businesses that battled through the financial quagmire of the Covid-19 pandemic are now facing another major challenge – high inflation coupled with soaring energy costs. Owners of small businesses have been hit particularly hard as...
Business loans for aged debt – Case Study
With high levels of uncertainty and the rising cost of just about everything, businesses are facing tough times here in the UK. In particular, we have seen many of our clients building up larger amounts of aged debt. This is only natural...
Recovery funding extension offers SMEs wider support
More small and medium-sized businesses can now get Government help to access cheaper loans. The new phase of the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) is no longer restricted to SMEs hit by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. The scheme is now...
What does the Spring Budget 2023 mean for your business?
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented the 2023 Spring Budget amid a backdrop of tumult – mass industrial action, high inflation, and a cost-of-living crisis. Hundreds of thousands of workers staged strikes on Budget Day, many gathering in...
9 common small business loan myths
Small businesses rely on loans for a wide variety of purposes. From refurbishing premises to buying out another business, these financing solutions allow small to medium-sized enterprises to grow without impacting working capital or cash...
Pros and cons of cryptocurrency for small businesses
The growing popularity of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies raises the question of whether businesses should be accepting digital money payments. Some are already doing so, but is it right for your small business? It’s a big decision...
Accountant Loans – Case Study
At V4B Business Finance, we know a lot of Accountants! We work with them all the time. Sometimes we are helping them find financing for a client, and sometimes, we are providing our services to the Accountants themselves. In this case, we...
Legal Business Loans – Case Study
At V4B Business Finance, we work with companies of all sizes. In this case, we were working with a very large law firm that is a major player in their field. We have been in contact with them for years and the timing was right to set up a...
4 Inspirational UK Entrepreneurs
Many top entrepreneurs have built their business empires from humble beginnings or had to overcome various hardships. They’re a source of inspiration for budding tycoons – proof that you don’t have to be born with a silver spoon in your...
The history of commercial finance – business loans through the ages
The lending process precedes the invention of money and began thousands of years ago with the dawn of civilisation. Over the centuries that followed, commercial finance evolved to play a key role in the progress and economic development...
The 5 Biggest Challenges For Businesses In 2023
2022 was a tough year for businesses, and the outlook for 2023 is at best uncertain. The chain of financial and geopolitical issues that impacted businesses in 2022 looks likely to continue to present problems. And world economic...
How SMEs Benefit From Business Loans
SMEs – small and medium-sized enterprises – are the lifeblood of the UK economy. They support local communities, drive innovation, and collectively play a critical role in national economic and employment growth. They’re able to do all...
Digital Imaging Technicians Lending – Case Study
At V4B Business Finance we get to work with some truly fascinating people and professions. In this case, we were able to help a team of digital imaging technicians. If we are honest, we didn’t actually know what that meant but it turns...
Dental Business Financing – Case Study
V4B Business Finance loves to work with people in the medical industry. We have a long history of working with Dentists to provide them with financing. V4B Business Finance have helped people expand their businesses, afford new equipment...
Why is Google ignoring my business?
Google dominates the world of online search, and if you’re not featuring prominently on that platform many of your potential customers may never know your business exists, let alone the benefits of your products or services. When looking...
How to survive your first few years in business
Becoming your own boss means greater job satisfaction, a sense of personal fulfilment, and the freedom to set your own schedule. Small businesses (employing fewer than 50 people) in the UK totalled almost 5.5 million at the start of 2022...
Asset Finance – Case Study
At V4B Business Finance we love helping companies that are working to make the world a better place. Our most recent opportunity to do this was with The Big Lemon C.I.C. which works to provide electric and other environmentally friendly...