What are the objectives of the North East Fund? Our vision is for the North East to be a vibrant place for businesses to start up and grow, and for that to happen, our companies must have access to the finance that this requires. Unfortunately, this region has historically not been particularly well served by
A start-up loan is a business loan to help your small business launch and grow and which you pay back with regular payments with a fixed rate of interest. Small businesses have in recent years turned their backs on the high street banks in order to get funding and have switched their attention to specialist
Small businesses have become the heartbeat of the UK economy. 5.6 million small businesses bring in a combined turnover of £2 trillion every year, making these SMEs the heartbeat of the UK economy. Debt finance is one of the most common forms of finance for ambitious small businesses, and with banks no longer leading the
A Startup Loan can help you start or grow your existing SME. Even though starting your own small business is an exciting time, you have to make sure you have a clear vision, a business plan and enough cash to support your future developments. This is where a Startup Loan can play an essential part
Mercia takes pride in making small businesses a success through capital, insight, experience and commitment, but we all know that when it comes to small businesses securing any kind of loan or grant, it is a constant struggle. The good news is that there are more grants available than you possibly may think – in
At Mercia we want ambitious small businesses and start-ups to succeed, and for them to succeed we want to make sure they are making the right decisions when searching for finance or debt investment. SME loans are available with Mercia and are important if you are looking to scale your premises, grow your business or
At Mercia we want small businesses and, indeed, small businesses with ambitions to succeed. And to succeed we want to make sure than when it comes to small business loans, you are making the right decisions when searching for finance or debt investment. These SME loans are vital if you are looking to change your
With over 5.6 million SMEs in the UK, these small businesses make up 60% of all private sector employment and a turnover in the region of £2 trillion. These small businesses provide the back bone to the UK economy and if these SMEs begin to struggle with cash flow and productivity, the effect could be
Small businesses are the engine of the UK economy, but it has to be said that the central Government does not necessarily prioritise their wellbeing and growth, which it should if SMEs are to continue to help the economy grow further. As much as it is the issue of funding and providing small businesses with
Jeremy Tipper was recently appointed NXD of WorkBuzz, a software company whose aim is to improve the working lives of one million by 2022, by leveraging actionable employee feedback to help build great cultures in the workplace. In this interview, Jeremy discusses how he chooses which companies he works with, his attraction to WorkBuzz