Business insights
Information and advice to help your business going forward
We’ve put together a wide range of knowledge and insight for you – read up on plans, financial support, media and marketing and much more.
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Specialist Finance team
A UK-wide team of experts to help SMEs flourish
A dedicated team that helps to support the growth and development of SMEs through financing management buy-outs (MBOs) and acquisitions across a variety of sectors.
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Work with us to help your clients realise their vision
Tap into our nationwide sector expertise and work together with us, to help you and your clients move forward.
Latest articles
Support your property clients
When it comes to building your clients’ investment portfolios and development businesses, we’re here to help.
SmartBusiness Dashboard
Help your clients run their businesses efficiently by consolidating their business essentials in one place. Plus, try out handy new apps.
4 cashflow heroes
Help your clients protect their cashflow with tips on avoiding 4 hidden dangers.
The buy-to-let market is changing
Property expert Nigel Lewis delves into how recent legislation changes could impact residential landlords.
Asset valuation
What’s your business property worth?
Our experts analyse how and why land prices are fluctuating, and explain how introducers can help clients with value estimates.
Case studies from business introducers
From expanding a hot-air-balloon factory to growing a property portfolio, we’ve transformed our clients’ businesses by working together.
Credit risk case study
Take a look behind the scenes of credit approval
Julie Marron, Associate Credit Director, UK SME Credit, shares insight into the credit approval process.
Becoming an exporter
10 tips on selling overseas
Taking the step to becoming an exporter is exciting, if a little daunting. These tips from the Department for International Trade (DIT) could help.
Importance of reviews and customer feedback
Could online reviews help your business?
Our survey of 2,000 customers and 500 businesses revealed the importance of online review sites to the hospitality and leisure sector.
Growing and expanding your business
Doing well? How to expand
We run through some of the main things to consider if you’re planning to expand, hire more staff or seek major investment.
Care home case study
Care home builds for the future
Together with corporate finance experts, EMC, we helped a not-for-profit business to expand and provide extra community support with a £2.7m deal.
Commercial mortgage case study
Family tree firm plants new roots
A strong working relationship was key to the deal when a genealogy firm needed to branch out and expand.