Equipment leasing makes a lot of sense for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) who often have to ensure they’re not wasting any resources unnecessarily to keep their cash flow healthy. Purchasing equipment outright can put a strain on an SME because it means having to use up money in the…
After months of planning, it was a great pleasure to finally host #TimeToTalkLF19 – an evening where representatives from across the business finance industry came together to discuss mental health at work. (Read the pre-event blog for further background on the event). The event took place on Thursday 16th May…
On 7th May 2019, part of the Shire Leasing team attended the first Leasing World Customer Service and Operational Excellence Awards Evening. “Aspire to new heights” – the strapline for the event was matched by the venue; the rooftop Sky Garden of the 38-storey ‘Walkie-Talkie’ building. With canapés and drinks…
With so many small business funding options out there and numerous providers, how do you choose the right option and how do you ensure you’re getting the best value from your lender? Find out in this guide. Types of small business funding There are a range of funding options available…
At the start of the year, business confidence in the British economy was found to be at the lowest level since the EU referendum, as per a report by the Institute of Directors. Well over half (57%) of more than 700 company directors surveyed said they expect things to get…
For any business with aspirations to grow, a healthy cash flow is crucial. However, often – through no fault of their own – getting access to the sort of cash that’s required to take the business to the next level can be tricky. Late payments are often a cause of…
So, you’ve decided that leasing is the right way to go for your business, which will enable you to make important equipment purchases to keep up with demand while maintaining healthy cash flow. But which leasing company should you place your trust in? A Google search for ‘equipment leasing companies’…
With values such as honesty and relationship being key to our ethos, Shire Leasing are spearheading an open discussion around mental health at work within the B2B asset finance industry through a #TimeToTalk day, in order to destigmatise the topic and break down stereotypes. Organised in conjunction with the Leasing…
There’s no denying that we’re living in uncertain times right now, and you’d be forgiven for taking a risk-averse approach to business strategy. An increasing number of SMEs are shunning external finance, preferring to remain self-funded through retained profits. In a survey conducted around the time of the EU Referendum,…
For business owners, the turn of a new year brings optimism and opportunity. In a survey by the Royal Mail at the start of 2019, seven in ten UK SME retailers expressed confidence that their sales will increase over the next 12 months. But, for growth to be a realistic…
