Not for the first time, it appears inflation is making a bit of nuisance of itself. There was more evidence last week that the consumer is feeling the squeeze and its having a knock-on effect for growth. Slower, part 1. Britain’s economy grew by 0.3% in Q1, down from 0.7% in Q4 2016. Weaker growth...Read More
Retails sales fell in the first three months of the year, the first quarterly fall since 2013. With rising prices squeezing their incomes, it looks as if consumers have decided to tighten their belts. Window shopping. Towards the end of last year consumers went on a spending spree. The cash savings rate was minus 2.2%:...Read More
It’s perhaps tempting fate to say that we’ve never had it so good when it comes to the performance of the job market, but things certainly haven’t been so strong for decades. Strong. Britain’s job market continued to go from strength to strength in the three months to February. The number of people in work...Read More
As most of us know, historically the first place businesses have sought out for financial assistance has been the bank. These days, however, there are plenty of diverse funding options that offer a broader and more flexible range of choice for businesses. So what is asset finance and why should you be considering it? What...Read More
Whether you are looking for an IT infrastructure upgrade or you require new machinery, you know how important assets are to sustaining future business growth. But which financial funding option is right for you? Should you purchase outright? Borrow from the bank? Or perhaps you should consider asset finance? In this quick guide, we cover...Read More
There are several factors you should consider when deciding on a financial provider for your business. That’s why we’ve put together what we believe are the top six questions you should ask, and why they are relevant. Committing to a financial obligation is an important consideration, so you want to make sure you choose the...Read More
Triggering Article 50 was the starting pistol for the real Brexit negotiations and so now the real work begins. Contrast. The UK Government’s formal declaration of our intention of exiting the EU was a letter comprised of inevitable contradictions. At almost 2,200 words long, it’s a long letter, but one that also seems short given...Read More
Pipeline pressure. Sterling’s weakness has fuelled import cost inflation. Manufacturers’ raw material costs rose by 19% y/y in February and firms have been passing some of these costs on to customers. Back in June, factory gate prices were falling on an annual basis. Subsequently, output price growth has accelerated in every single month. Last month...Read More
As we know, the UK asset finance market continues to grow and thrive. It is now recognised as the fourth-largest market globally, and the largest in Europe. Why is this? Well, there are several reasons but the leading premise why many businesses turn to asset finance is because it can assist you in managing your...Read More
There are many issues that can affect retailers, such as unanticipated expense coverage, cash flow optimisation and maintaining manufacturer standards. Yet, asset finance can help overcome these challenges with financial leverage that can maximise the return on assets. This leads us to consider the three key reasons businesses like yours are looking at leveraging the...Read More
