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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. The social […]
So, your clients think they’re 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. 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. ‘SVB UK customers can bank as usual’, says […]
We are now squarely in “ISA Season”, so you’ve 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? Tax-efficient […]
At numerous points in my entrepreneurial journey, whether when speaking to other business leaders or considering a business to invest in, I’ve 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 […]