It is no secret that 2020 has been tough for many businesses, not least our high streets.

On 15 April 2020 the FCA sent two Dear CEO letters concerning SMEs, one to its regulated banks lending to SMEs and their owner/managers, the other to its regulated insurers with a...

Our society is constantly changing and women are an important driver of this change. The topic of women in commercial finance comes up repeatedly in my conversations with other women...

Three years since the EU referendum, two versions of the Withdrawal Bill, and still no certainty for UK businesses as to what a post-EU Britain will look like.

New lenders, new offerings, new legislation, Brexit and general macroeconomic developments... keeping on top of what’s happening in the SME finance market can feel like chasing your...

SMEs are a crucial part of our economy, not only in terms of revenue but also employment.

Landlords operating in the residential space have faced a raft of regulatory and taxation changes in recent years. Consequently, it has prompted many savvy investors to explore other...

In any growing business cash is king.

SMEs rely on communication. Whether established with 30 years’ experience or at start-up phase, no business can afford to ignore the benefits of strong communication when it comes to...

Online loan application portals, automated emails and credit assessment algorithms – business finance without the use of the latest technology would be unthinkable nowadays.