Growing your business

Growing your business

Financing for entrepreneurs: How OakNorth customers represent resilience and innovation

Wednesday January 18th, 2023

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 […]

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The mental health benefits of having savings

Thursday November 3rd, 2022
young man sitting at a table with a tablet and coffee

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 […]

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Finding the right funding partner is more important for pub operators than ever

Tuesday October 4th, 2022

Since our launch in September 2015, we’ve been able to support numerous hospitality businesses with their growth ambitions, including national pub operator, Red Oak Taverns, whose portfolio has grown to over 200 sites. Now as their growth journey has led them to secure their biggest project to date, Red Oak Taverns’ Co-founder & CEO, Mark […]

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The secret to hiring big thinkers in your business? Building values that resonate

Friday August 12th, 2022
Three men sitting together smiling

All businesses are looking for the best talent to help achieve their goals. But when you have employees with an entrepreneurial mindset, you’ll find that it’s not only a case of getting the work done, but also going on to achieve even bigger and better things for your customers. We often joke that our founders […]

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Grow your residential property portfolio with OakNorth’s specialist streamlined finance

Tuesday July 26th, 2022
Colourful houses

The property market moves fast – especially when it comes to residential investments. Despite the precarious economic climate and rising inflation, house prices haven’t plummeted – and aren’t currently showing any signs of doing so just yet. In fact, despite rising inflation, the UK rental market expects to see rising demand according to research from Handelsbanken. […]

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A guide to profit and loss (P&L) statements

Monday January 3rd, 2022
Woman concentrating on account reconciliation

Your profit and loss statement is a key financial report for any aspirational business owner to get their head around – but what exactly is a profit and loss statement? And why is it important? In the most basic terms, your profit and loss report provides you with a snapshot of what you’re earning and […]

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