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Why family businesses succeed

Wednesday October 4th, 2023

Generations of families are behind some of the world’s largest businesses, like Walmart, BMW and Mars. They lead the way in many countries, making up overΒ 85% of private sector businesses in the UK,Β 67% of companies in Australia,Β andΒ 87% of American companies are family-owned or controlled.Β And, while most family-run companies don’t have the extreme drama of the […]

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The rise of the warehouse β€” how businesses are expanding their storage and distribution efforts

Thursday August 31st, 2023

With changing online shopping habits post-pandemic and a major shake-up in UK distribution lines post-Brexit, it’s no wonder that warehousing and storage companies are on the rise. Many businesses are looking for answers to their growing fulfilment needs, and both national and regional centres are stepping up to meet this demand.

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The case for care – lending through cycles and supporting the senior living sector despite current headwinds

Tuesday April 4th, 2023

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 […]

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Accountants and advisors: Spot seven reasons your clients might need funding

Tuesday March 28th, 2023

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. Β  But knowing how to start the conversation […]

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Hunger, conviction, depth, and character are attributes every entrepreneur needs to succeed

Friday March 3rd, 2023
a chalkboard drawing of a businessman climbing stairs

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 […]

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Why investing in your properties now to achieve MEES hurdles is a financial benefit, as well as an environmental one

Thursday March 2nd, 2023
solar panels on roof of new houses in England uk on bright sunny day.

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 β€˜location location location’ […]

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