Posts Tagged ‘Finance and Leasing Association’

Small Business Borrowing Appetite, Asset Finance and North West Business Growth Fund – BFB Epsd 182

Posted on: September 16th, 2017 by blsuser1 No Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Is appetite amongst small businesses to borrow money on the wane? According to the latest SME Finance Monitor Report this is the case. We take a look at how more business owners are opting out of taking on debt in favour of pursuing a ‘slow growth or no growth’ strategy.

On a more positive note, we share news from the Finance and Leasing Association that its members are reporting record volumes in financing plant and machinery, and business equipment. Asset Finance as a source of funding is continuing to win over small businesses.

To close the Bulletin, we look at a new fund launched by the British Business Bank. The North West Business Growth has been designed to assist growing businesses in the North West in accessing loan finance.

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Asset Finance Growth, Finance Application Processes and Equity Crowdfunding – BFB Epsd 169

Posted on: May 20th, 2017 by blsuser1 No Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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We kick off this Business Finance Bulletin by taking a look at the latest figures from the Finance and Leasing Association which reveal that Asset Finance continues to be a popular way of purchasing assets such as equipment and vehicles.

Nat West and RBS have announced more changes to its application process in order to speed up business finance requests. The revised process focuses on improving application turnaround times from months to weeks for commercial and residential property developers.

Raising funds via selling shares in your business is one way of funding growth. To close review equity crowdfunding platform performance in the first quarter of 2017. Which platforms are leading the pack in terms of the number and volume of equity deals?

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Asset Finance Boom, Stock and Cashflow, and More to do on Late Payment – BFB Epsd 147

Posted on: November 25th, 2016 by blsuser1 No Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Whilst bank lending to businesses is slowly on the up, in this Business Finance Bulletin we look at the latest statistics from the Finance and Leasing Association which reveal that the Asset Finance sector is on a roll.

Carrying too much stock can tie up cashflow which can be better employed within the business. We look at research from the Asset Based Finance Association which highlights exactly how much cash SMEs have invested in unsold stock.

Another drain on cashflow is of course late payment. A new report from the Federation of Small Businesses is calling for more action on tackling the late payment endemic.

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Small Business Banking Review, Dynamic Discounting, Asset Finance – BFB Epsd 122

Posted on: May 20th, 2016 by blsuser1 No Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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In this Business Finance Bulletin, we have review of the proposals coming out of the Competition and Markets Authority report on how banks can improve services provided to its small business customers. The proposals range from enhanced transparency and the creation of a pricing comparison website.

We look at a survey which reveals how procurement managers are tackling late payment by using dynamic discounting to encourage faster payments or even payment up front. We share one way you can take advantage of this strategy.

Latest statistics from the Finance and Leasing Association show strong growth in the asset finance sector which as we report, put the banks to shame.

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High Growth Firms, Regional Lenders, Asset Finance and Leasing – Business Finance Bulletin Epsd 110

Posted on: February 26th, 2016 by blsuser1 No Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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In the latest episode of the Business Finance Bulletin, news that the number of High Growth Firms is on the increase according to findings by the Enterprise Research Centre.

We take a look a new business loan fund launched by a regional lender, Coventry and Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust, aiming to support growing businesses in their locality.

There’s news of support being given by British Business Bank to an alternative lender to help boost funds for on-lending to businesses in need of asset finance.

Staying with asset finance and leasing we take a look at statistics from the Finance and Leasing Association which reveal strong growth in the sector in 2015.

And in the Business Finance Tip of the Week a look at a series of forthcoming videos in which Rob Warlow will be sharing insights into ratios you can calculate to help boost the performance of your business.

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Business Finance Bulletin Episode 93: Business Numbers, Asset Finance Growth, Working Capital & Debtor Collection Ratio

Posted on: October 15th, 2015 by blsuser1 No Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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In the latest episode of the Business Finance Bulletin Rob Warlow shares the latest government figures on the number of businesses operating in the UK. The numbers reveal strong growth in new starts and those businesses employing staff.

Latest figures from the Finance and Leasing Association on the level of new business being written by asset finance providers also show strong growth. Rob looks at one type of asset being financed which is proving popular.

Sufficient working capital can be a constraint for a growing business and Rob looks at a survey focused on what is holding businesses back in terms of finance.

And in the Business Finance Tip of the Week Rob shares a tool you can use to assist in spotting red flags in respect of cashflow. This tool, referred to as a Debtor Collection Ratio is a calculation taken from your Balance Sheet which provides a useful guide as to how long it’s taking you to collect payment from your customers.

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Business Finance Bulletin Epsd 30: Asset Finance, Credit Reports and Late Payment

Posted on: June 13th, 2014 by blsuser1 No Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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In this episode of the Business Finance Bulletin Rob Warlow looks at the booming Asset Finance industry following the latest figures released by the Finance and Leasing Association. Credit Reports are an important part of a bank’s lending assessment process. Rob looks at one bill you should always keep on an eye on – miss this payment and you could dent your credit record.

In the Business Finance Tip of the Week Rob talks with Steve White of Thornbury Collection Services and he shares three quick tips on getting your invoices paid and avoiding late payment and cashflow problems.

Business Finance Bulletin Epsd 26: Business Finance Surveys Galore & Proving Your Business Loan Requirement

Posted on: May 16th, 2014 by blsuser1 No Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
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Posted on 16.05.2014, by Rob Warlow

In the latest episode of the Business Finance Bulletin Rob Warlow looks at a recent spate of business finance surveys and what they reveal about business’ attitude and experience on raising finance, dealing with banks and crowdfunding.

The findings from Clydesdale Bank, Money and Co, Forum of Private Business and the Finance and Leasing Association show how business owners see the current business finance market.

In the Business Finance tip of the week Rob shares his thoughts on when applying for finance what evidence or proof you should give to the bank about how you are going to spend the cash.

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