Shire Leasing has launched a time-limited asset finance solution which allows UK businesses to acquire new equipment/assets on a quarterly Finance Lease and defer the first payment until the next quarter; with absolutely no additional or hidden costs. This new facility will further protect their cash flow and allow…
Thursday 4th February 2021 marks Time To Talk Day. Shire hosted virtual sessions throughout the day, to provide our employees with the opportunity to talk about mental health. What is Time to Talk? Time to Talk Day is a campaign led by Time To Change, to change the way people…
The transport and logistics industry has been dubbed the ‘unsung heroes’ of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has continued to work tirelessly throughout all three lockdowns, hauling everything from food for the supermarkets to vaccines for vaccination centres. The industry’s importance was underlined in January when the Department for Transport confirmed…
Even in more normal times cash flow in any business is the number one priority. When businesses do fail, 82% do so because of negative cash flows. It is vital your business prioritises generating and maintaining cash to survive these difficult times. The coronavirus pandemic has made it hard for…
There’s never a bad time to invest in top-of-the-range security equipment. However, with the current lockdown resulting in fewer cases of theft and burglary, now might be the best time to ensure that you’re prepared for a potential ‘bounce back’ in crime once restrictions are lifted and normality is restored….
Shire Leasing PLC has been appointed by Bath & North East Somerset Council to deliver the UK’s first financial assistance scheme to support businesses affected by the introduction of clean air zones to invest in lower emission vehicles. The finance scheme has been launched to support Bath’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ),…
We might be living in uncertain times, brought on by the coronavirus crisis, but the entrepreneurial spirit of many British SMEs remains undiminished. In a new survey by Facebook in partnership with the World Bank and the OECD, 60% of UK owners remain hopeful for the future of their business…
A sharp fall in economic activity, brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, means many UK companies’ cash flows are under pressure. To maintain employment, buildings and equipment through the COVID-19 outbreak, the Bank of England estimates that companies could face a total cash-flow deficit of £140 billion. It’s clear that…
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…
