If your business operates with the use of work equipment and machinery, you’ll need to be aware of your responsibilities under the PUWER regulations. Put simply, they exist to make working life safer for everyone using and coming into contact with machinery and equipment. PUWER stands for the Provision and…
As part of the UK Government’s plan to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, the Department for Transport (Dft) has announced that electric cars will be fitted with a green number plate as of autumn 2020. The move comes as part of an initiative to encourage people to convert to zero-emission…
Cash is king. And never before has that been so true than in the current climate. Being able to minimise repayments right now could be an intelligent way of investing at a time where protecting cash flow is vital. Leasing provides you with the opportunity to grow your business in…
The coronavirus crisis has impacted British business more than we could have ever imagined. While the UK government’s support measures – especially the furlough scheme and deferral of VAT payments – have gone some way to preserving firms, the real test lies ahead as the support comes to an end…
You’ve decided that you need to acquire new equipment for your business. This could be down to a number of reasons – you might be looking to adapt your business following the period of lockdown and tap into new areas, or maybe your current equipment has become outdated or unreliable,…
Shire Leasing PLC has been approved for accreditation by the British Business Bank under the Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) under the Asset Finance and Term Loans variants. The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, delivered through British Business Bank accredited lenders, is designed to support the continued provision…
When trying to sell equipment to customers, offering leasing with affordable monthly payments can help accelerate the conversation. Here’s why supplier finance works. Advantages of Supplier Finance When trying to sell equipment to customers, a simple “we don’t have the budget” answer can be enough to shut the conversation down…
If you’re new to the world of equipment leasing, this short guide to printer leasing will help you make an informed decision on whether to sign an agreement.
Shire Leasing PLC have completed the first ever drawdown of Wesleyan Bank’s newly launched block discounting facility offering. The block discounting offering from Wesleyan Bank is a wholesale finance facility which bolsters the funding capabilities of alternative finance companies offering loan agreements to businesses. Shire Leasing and Wesleyan Bank agreed…
