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Will We See Another Credit Crunch; Free Business Support; and The Cost of Payment Holidays

To start this week’s Bulletin, we take a look at whether we are going to see another Credit Crunch in 2021? The signs are starting to emerge that we may and if so, what can you do now to avoid getting caught out? Getting the right support and advice can help you navigate these turbulent […]

July 13, 2020 / Comments Off
Bounce Back Loan and CBILS Milestone; Business Confidence and Late Payment Pressures

Opening our latest Bulletin, we look at a milestone hit by the government guarantee loan support schemes – the Bounce Back Loans and CBILS. The number of loans disbursed have hit record highs and proved to be a lifeline for many businesses and another batch of lenders added to the panel further improve access to […]

July 6, 2020 / Comments Off
Insolvency Law Changes; Cashflow Challenges Facing Businesses; and Bounce Back Loan Fraud

We open the latest Business Finance Bulletin with a look at changes to insolvency law with the passing of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act. How will this help struggling businesses? As businesses get back into the swing of trading, what are the challenges facing them? A survey from MarketFinance reveals how businesses are faced […]

June 29, 2020 / Comments Off
What’s Ahead for Small Businesses, New Lenders and Updates on Bounce Back Loans and CBILS

Starting this week’s Bulletin, with businesses either back trading or gearing up to open the doors, we look at surveys from Aldermore Bank and UK Finance which reveal how businesses see the next 12 months in terms of borrowing and growth. The British Business Bank announces accreditation of more new lenders on the Bounce Back […]

June 22, 2020 / Comments Off
Asset Finance Forbearance, New Lenders on Government Lending Schemes and Small Business Funding

Opening the latest Business Finance Bulletin, we look at figures released by the Finance and Leasing Association which reveal how many requests the sector has had for payment forbearance. We also review the volume of Asset Finance business written in April, which not unexpectedly has seen a sharp drop. The British Business Bank continues to […]

June 15, 2020 / Comments Off
Entrepreneur Success Formula Podcast – A Chat with BLS’ Rob Warlow

BLS’ Rob Warlow recently had a chat with Damian Mark Smyth of the Entrepreneur Success Formula podcast. Rob talks about setting up Business Loan Services and operating a business in today’s climate.

June 9, 2020 / Comments Off
Planning Ahead for Recovery; Trade Credit Insurance; and Bounce Back and CBILS Loan Update

In this week’s Business Finance Bulletin, we open the episode by considering what type of economic recovery you should be planning for. Which scenario best fits your plans? The ability of businesses to confidently trade among themselves is key to re-building the economy. We look at a new scheme launched by the government to ensure […]

June 8, 2020 / Comments Off
Using your CBILS and Bounce Back Cash; Business Confidence; and Latest Support Loan Figures

Kicking off the latest Business Finance Bulletin, with businesses now in receipt of CBILS and Bounce Back Loans, what can you do with the cash? We look at one use you should think very carefully about before pushing the button. Naturally, business confidence has taken a hit over the last few months. I discuss how […]

June 1, 2020 / Comments Off
VAT Tips and Tricks with Liz Maher of Centurion VAT – Business Finance Bulletin Xtra

When it comes to VAT, this is one area of business finance that can be a minefield to navigate. Making a mistake with your VAT can cost you in terms of time and money. In this Bulletin Xtra we talk to Liz Maher from VAT specialists, Centurion looking at the basics of VAT, mistakes businesses […]

May 29, 2020 / Comments Off
Business Growth and Getting Back on Track with Menzies – Business Finance Bulletin Xtra

As companies start looking ahead to the resumption of business, in the latest Business Finance Bulletin Xtra, we’re talking to John Cullen and Bethan Evans of Menzies, the Accountancy and Business Advisory firm. With businesses now planning a return to work or gearing up for an increase in sales, we chat about what firms should […]

May 21, 2020 / Comments Off

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