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Warning signs that a business is in trouble

Last post: Mar 16, 2022

Spotting the early signs of a business getting in to trouble can often save a business, rather than leaving it too long, throwing too much money at it and it not working. Sadly we think that a few businesses will start to feel that pain and maybe try and ignore it, but getting to it early gives it a better chance of survival.

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Business is bouncing back, but what’s the cost?

Last post: Feb 14, 2022

Over 1.6 million businesses have taken government backed coronavirus support loans and for most, this would have been to plug a hole and keep bills paid. Many will now be feeling the pinch since repayments have kicked in and are unable to apply for further loan funding for expansion and recovery. If the business is clearly still viable and is able to prove that they have now turned the corner, we may be able to turn to alternative finance options.

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CyberWar

Last post: Jan 19, 2022

The Cyber security war is still raging. 2021 saw a further massive rise in Cybercrime incidents, from hacks, data theft/breaches and ransomware attacks. Darrin Salt from The Technologies Group looks at these threats and what you can do to protect your business.

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Time management tips for small business owners

Last post: Jan 10, 2022

Business owners can and should foster a work environment that values time management. Many small business owners are accustomed to working at both ends of the spectrum. It's no surprise that small business owners seek out time management advice. In this blog, we have compiled time management tips for small business owners.

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Fast, flexible funding for eCommerce in busiest time of year

Last post: Nov 25, 2021

Black Friday is the most important time of year for any online company, and this year the challenges are heightened with extraordinary impacts on the global supply chain. To cover these working capital issues, we talk to our clients about Merchant Cash Advances (MCAs) as a great, flexible solution to help these businesses meet the demand and thrive.

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You took a bounce back loan - what now?

Last post: Nov 23, 2021

A question we hear increasingly often is: "Should I repay my Bounce Back Loan?”. It sounds like a straight forward question but the first thing to establish is which of the two broad camps we have seen emerge your business falls into: companies who needed to use the money operationally during Covid-19 and those who didn't.

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