Q1 of the new decade is in full swing. Have you acted on your business plans yet? There’s no sense in holding back. Reach out, make connections, and you could soon be in front of several alternative lenders, weighing up a huge opportunity to make good on your business...

Something’s different. As Brexit builds to a close, there’s more confidence in the air. It’s all down to alternative asset finance – and what the Finance Leasing Association (FLA) have to say about it. A fresh FLA report has come at the perfect time. We’d like to...

Getting a loan through traditional lending is more difficult than ever. Small and growing businesses can be turned down for all sorts of reasons. Most of these are beyond your control. However, you may genuinely need more information and securities on your side. Even...

Once in a while, you need to serve up something new for your guests. As much as they appreciate consistency, the same meals and concepts aren’t going to cut it forever. Rejuvenating your restaurant could see profits and local interest skyrocket. But a lot of that...

Almost every business wants to make money more quickly. However, they often don’t know how to do so, or what can support it. Johnson Reed have seen plenty of cases in which fast finance can streamline the sales journey. Loans and leases aren’t just for equipment –...

The festive season may be a gift for your business. More revenue or footfall could be on the horizon, especially in retail and hospitality. However, you may also face a few problems with this extra potential – most of them stemming from cash flow issues. Are staff...