Growing your business

When it comes to supporting businesses as they grow, we’re interested in more than just your name and your revenue. Our decision-making process gets to know the people behind the numbers, finding out why they decided to take on debt financing, why now and where they are headed. There’s a story behind the journey to […]

What does it take for a business to make a lasting impact in an industry? We’ve backed some of the most exciting pioneers in all kinds of markets and have taken inspiration from their innovative solutions to challenges. And one sector where exceptional service makes a massive difference is in specialist schools.  With rising numbers […]

In May 2023, we hosted a roundtable event with key business leaders and OakNorth customers to discuss the power of resilience in business. We heard directly from those who have had to adapt and become resilient both in businesses and government, as well as Heartwood Collection Executive Chairman, Mark Derry, and former Chancellor of the […]

A great idea, a well thought-out business plan and the cash to make it happen are all behind the beginnings of a successful business. But a daring mindset is just as valuable, if not more. Qualities like positivity, resourcefulness and an innovative mind can sometimes be even more useful than having all the other aspects […]

It’s almost a cliché to talk about the importance of failure in entrepreneurship. The principle is simple: disasters (in business and elsewhere) offer lessons that are unpleasant enough to be unforgettable. This means the toughest defeats lead to the best thinking, and every jolt or upset offers a chance to reach an evolved mindset. Those […]

Your finances and your mental health are closely tied, so it makes sense to work on these in tandem to improve both at the same time. Financial stability can give its own sense of happiness and mental relief, like the freedom of having more choices in life, having built better financial habits. When it comes […]