Business development

With an ageing population and a shifting understanding of what retired life looks like, we’re seeing changes in what people expect from care homes and retirement villages. Where you may have an image of plain rooms filled with easy chairs and the occasional game of bingo, now the retirement home is a tastefully designed modern […]

Hospitality has unfortunately been hit hard by the pandemic, but there have been many tenacious businesses in the sector that have been able to weather the storm. While restaurants have been some of the most severely impacted businesses, the pandemic does also offer them the chance to ‘innovate and find new, creative ways to serve […]

When you think of banks, you may have an image of skyscraper London offices only focusing on big city deals. But we’re not like traditional banks. We’re not even based in the financial district, you’ll find us in the beating heart of London in vibrant Soho. And outside of the capital,we’ve got hubs in Manchester, […]

A standout product isn’t always enough anymore to ensure the longevity of a business. More and more brands are beginning to diversify their product offerings to hedge their bets on where the demand of the market lies. Particularly in the face of a looming recession, it’s becoming increasingly necessary to offer a range of products […]

With just a couple of months remaining in 2022, now is a great time to reflect back upon the wins you’ve had this year and what is worth carrying forwards with you into 2023. The best businesses are constantly adapting to continue their successes and stay tuned into what is working well for them. Continued […]

When we think about the businesses that thrived during the pandemic they all have one thing in common – their ability to adapt and overcome. But changing tact in the middle of a global pandemic isn’t easy, it takes courage and determination from entrepreneurs and their surrounding teams.  While some lenders naturally and understandably pulled […]