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Though weβre a UK bank, that doesnβt stop us from making a difference around the world. We have multiple offices in India and share 1% of our group profits with charities around the country. One of our most recent charity sponsorships was to improve sanitation for two Gurgaon schools, and on a recent visit to […]
Keeping up to date with the latest trends is how many businesses continue to be successful, but the most prosperous ones take advantage of changes in the market. Be it offering new products, or phasing out out-of-style ones, adapting offerings and practices to what customers are looking for is how businesses can keep themselves relevant […]
With some potentially tougher times facing the care industry, supply has been struggling to keep up with demand. But for those that can weather the storm, there’s a ready and waiting audience to tap into. Our Debt Finance Director, Steve Wilson, scoped out the current factors that care providers should be aware of.Β The social […]
So, your clients think theyβre ready for funding. Getting that cash injection into a business can be the catalyst to spark their next great plans. But timing is critical, and they should be confident that now is the right time to start the conversation with lending partners. Β But knowing how to start the conversation […]
Silicon Valley Bank UK was a bank that took tech seriously and famously helped fledgling businesses soar to success. They believed in the tenacity and ambition of startups, while most other banks overlooked the promise of the new and sat securely in the comfort of the old.Β ‘SVB UK customers can bank as usual’, says […]
We are now squarely in βISA Seasonβ, so youβve likely read multiple articles about the most competitive ISA products in the market and how best to make the most of your ISA allowance before the end of the tax year. But what is an ISA, and why should you take advantage of it? Β Tax-efficient […]
At numerous points in my entrepreneurial journey, whether when speaking to other business leaders or considering a business to invest in, Iβve been asked this question – what is the most important attribute a founder needs to have to succeed? In my view, there are a few, but the most important is hunger. Hunger is […]
As energy standards rise for rental properties, we sat down with our Director of Debt Finance Greg Manson to discuss what lending partners can do to keep up with the pace of investors looking to make these changes early.Β The real estate sector has fundamentally changed. No longer can we rely on βlocation location locationβ […]