Product focus: Merchant cash advance

Product focus: Merchant cash advance

Does your business receive payment via card terminal? Well this new loan type may just be of interest to you… A Merchant cash advance (MCA) allows businesses to access immediate cash by utilising their future income through an unsecured loan. The lender provides the...
Mr Duck save on their energy ‘bills’

Mr Duck save on their energy ‘bills’

Found in Greenford, London, Mr Duck is a food importer and manufacturer of, you guessed it, duck-based products. They supply their produce in a wide variety of channels, working with some renowned institutes. These channels include: butchers, delis, Michelin Star...
Rising inflation: How to keep your business afloat

Rising inflation: How to keep your business afloat

I’m not here to give anyone false hope, the next 12 months will be tough for business owners. The cost-of-living crisis, events in Ukraine and Brexit uncertainty are all big factors in making the current trading climate what it is. Furthermore, inflation is predicted...
Ohh la la!: Bringing Paris to Stockport

Ohh la la!: Bringing Paris to Stockport

Bistro Marc at the Winter’s pub in Stockport, is a family-run French bistro with a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. Marc, being from France originally, wanted to bring typical French cuisine with a modern twist to Stockport through a joint venture with the council....
MYHQ prepare for UK summer!

MYHQ prepare for UK summer!

Once home to William Deacon’s Bank, the iconic Bridgeway house in Cheadle Hulme now contains a modern co-working hive. MYHQ is a hireable office space that hosts 52 working spaces featuring 29 desks & 4 private office spaces. The hireable office provides not only...
Cheap as Chips!

Cheap as Chips!

Mother Hubbard’s celebrate Erdington opening with incredible promotion. We are proud to have a strong relationship with fish and chips giants Mother Hubbard’s as they continue to franchise their business across the UK. Recently, we helped a site in Erdington with...
What next after all Covid loans end?

What next after all Covid loans end?

With the majority of banks starting to wind down their acceptances for the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS), we are now approaching the end of the final Covid-inspired business support system. With the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the Bounce...
The 5 secrets to being a successful gym owner

The 5 secrets to being a successful gym owner

Let’s start off with something that isn’t a secret, owning a gym is not easy! There are about 101 thing you have to be thinking about all day every day. Whether you are a start-up or an experienced gym owner, you should never pass up a bit of extra advice! We work...
Shopblocks secure modern office fit-out

Shopblocks secure modern office fit-out

The Story The fit out project took place in a 6,500sqft suite deep in Stockport’s town centre. Shopblocks are an innovative and enthusiastic tech business, so it was important for them to have a workspace that matched their company personality. As you can see by the...
How should you invest in your SME?

How should you invest in your SME?

Positive news from SMEs There are some really positive signs that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might just be getting their mojo back! Research done by Aldermore bank is suggesting that SMEs plan to spend an average of £111,175 on growth strategies, which...