1pm plc, the AIM-listed independent specialist provider of finance facilities to UK SMEs, is delighted to announce the appointment of Rebekah Middleton to the new role of head of hard asset. Rebekah brings to 1pm over 20 years’ industry experience having worked in sales management and business development roles at Bibby Financial Services and Davenham […]
Last month the British Business Bank confirmed 30 September as the deadline for businesses to submit applications for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). The loan scheme was launched by the government in March to facilitate funding to SMEs impacted by Covid-19. Key benefits include payment by the government of the borrower’s first 12 […]
As a part of its continued commitment to support small business owners, Hitachi Capital Business Finance has launched its very first Smart Business Planning programme to help develop a tangible business plan for companies looking to scale and grow. This comes at a time of uncertainty for UK businesses and, with many businesses looking for […]
Simple Secure Finance (SSF), the specialist commercial finance advisory firm, has appointed Kurt Morgan to the role of business development manager. Kurt will be responsible for building a direct channel to market promoting the benefits that working with a financial advisor can deliver to UK businesses. The move comes as SSF continues to focus on […]
In July 2020, the government announced changes to the Use Classes Order in England which, since 1987, has been the primary legislative tool to control changes of use within property. These changes will take effect from 1 September 2020 and will provide greater flexibility to repurpose property which has become redundant and protect uses which […]
Revenues at Congleton-based refurbishment business, Interefurb Limited, have soared over the last quarter following a £50,000 Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) loan backed by CBILS from specialist social impact lender, GC Business Finance. The loan was provided by NPIF – BFS & MSIF Microfinance, which is managed by GC Business Finance and MSIF and part […]
Vector Capital specialises in finance for land and property development, bridging loans and secured business finance, providing confidential behind the scenes support to its customers. The Group was established in 1978 and has extensive experience in backing developers and property entrepreneurs. Ross Andrews , Vector Capital chairman , says: “At Vector Capital, we have many […]
Market leading criteria search system Knowledge Bank is expanding with the appointment of three new roles. The take up of the Knowledge Bank system by mortgage brokers has increased significantly since the start of the pandemic with lenders’ criteria changing on a daily basis. This has led to the need for a new broker support […]
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), has provided US$10m financing in favour of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania specifically to procure medicine and equipment to help them in the struggle against Covid-19. Based on the Mauritania Economic Update 2020 (World Bank), the Covid-19 pandemic will have a major impact over the short- and medium-term […]
Buckshaw Bunnies Childcare was established in 2012 by Laura Ward and Annemarie Capper, who have more than 20 years’ experience working in childcare. In 2014, the business moved to Gelston Manor in Buckshaw Village and occupancy has grown to 99 children aged 0-5 years per day. In 2018 the business secured a £980,000 funding boost […]
