This month marks five years since the UK Government introduced the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) in May 2020. Designed as emergency support for SME’s during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic,...

We were recently approached by a scaffolding company looking to secure funding for a £150,000 investment in new equipment, driven by a major housing development contract. While we hadn’t w...

Managing cash flow effectively is crucial for any business, and VAT liabilities can often put significant pressure on working capital. Using a finance broker like First Capital Finance can be the...

An arable farmer needed funding for a Used Holmer TerraDos T4-30 Sugar Beet Harvester to start their sugar beet campaign. The request was referred to us, with specific challenges: Seasonal Payments...

As part of the Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for brand-new cars, effective from April 2025. These changes will impact the first-year tax rate...