The big news at the start of the year in the agricultural industry was the launch of the Farming Investment Fund. The £27 million fund provides grants to farmers, growers and foresters so that they can invest in the things they need “to improve productivity and enhance the natural environment”….
The hospitality industry is exposed to economic swings more than most. When the economy is booming and people have more money in their pockets, they will happily eat out once or twice a week. But when belts need to be tightened, it’s restaurants which are often the first notch. The…
Purchasing an air conditioner and paying for it outright is often surplus to requirements for many businesses. A HVAC system can be a large investment, so it is important to approach it correctly. Many businesses opt to lease their HVAC equipment. HVAC finance solutions are an excellent way to spread…
Starting a business can be daunting at the best of times. Factor in the rising cost of equipment, the inaccessibility of loans, predatory payment terms and painfully long decision times, and it is no wonder that many people are not happy to take the risk. SME asset finance is a…
By now, many businesses understand the importance of renewable energy, that it is invariably the future, but is it financially viable to fully convert your business to renewables? Many businesses have avoided a complete switch to renewables as a result of prohibitive initial costs, but it’s becoming easier than ever…
Reducing our carbon footprint has been an important part of international business discussions for decades now, and there is a very good reason as to why. As the world warms, it is becoming increasingly apparent that we have to act imminently in order to prevent our world from becoming inhospitable…
Shire Leasing PLC has been announced as an appointed financier on Greater Manchester’s (GM) Clean Air Financial Support Scheme (FSS). Eligible applicants will be able to use their funding award directly with Shire Leasing or via accredited vehicle dealers to arrange finance to help upgrade non-compliant vehicles to lower emission vehicles ahead of the charging Clean Air Zone being introduced…
Shire Leasing’s on-going strategic focus to grow its own book portfolio of lending has hit a new milestone, as gross receivables surpass £150 million. The company operates a hybrid model of being a funder and a broker, but increasing its portfolio forms part of the strategy to improve funding flexibility,…
The British Business Bank today announces a further £62.4m of financing to Shire Leasing under its ENABLE Funding programme, which aims to improve the supply of finance solutions to smaller UK businesses for business–critical assets. The transaction follows on from a first round of funding of £37.4m in 2017 – bringing…
