May 22 2025 Small Business Support
Support local small businesses—they’re the heart of our high streets and the backbone of the UK economy. In 2025, they need more than goodwill; they need consistent, community-driven action. 🛍 Shop Local & Spread the Word Make conscious choices about where you spend—and don’t keep it a secret. Tag your favourite businesses online, post about …
May 20 2025 Business | Finance | Funding Updates | Insights | Market Trends
As we approach the midpoint of 2025, UK SMEs are stepping into a summer of both opportunity and challenge. From evolving hiring trends to fresh injections of government support, there are key signals emerging that business owners should take note of. Here’s what the latest data tells us: 📈 SME Lending Growth: Confidence is Rising …
November 29 2022 Business
We’ve worked with a variety of small businesses and heard the same misconceptions about obtaining a business loan. Facts which are out of date or simply not true, have prevented business owners from asking for a loan to help with the growth of their business. There’s also the issue that new, start-up companies are unsure …
October 28 2022 Business
Setting S.M.A.R.T. Business Goals The S.M.A.R.T. goals methodology is beneficial to all businesses no matter their size, as well as being applicable to a variety of industries. S.M.A.R.T. goals mean Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound actions, and by introducing these you’re able to effectively plan and deliver your short and long-term strategic objectives. This …
September 28 2022 Business
There are several reasons why our bills across the UK are rising, from increasing global demands to limitations of distribution, the impact is affecting everyone both at home and within the workplace. This can be a daunting time for businesses, especially those who are just getting started and might not have the financial profits or …
September 16 2022 Business
A business budget is a document that logs all your company’s income and expenditure. It allows businesses to track their cashflow, monitor profits or losses, and help plan for the future. It might feel daunting setting out a 5 year or even a yearly business plan; seeing your expenses in black and white can be …
August 25 2022 Business
Broker and lenders come into play when customers are looking for a personal or business loan. They’ll work independently on behalf of a supplier, or within a bank or financial organisation. Although they both ultimately help customers secure funding, the way they go about it differs. This blog goes into more detail to help you …
August 17 2022 Business
With more and more financial solutions on offer to businesses it’s hard to know which broker or lender is the best match. Here at Busby Finance, we take all that stress away and do the hard work for you. Whether you’re a customer who has come to us directly, or you’re a supplier who needs …
February 08 2022 Business | Finance
According to Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, organisms are best suited to survive when they are adaptable to their surroundings. The same goes for the way we do business. The business world is changing faster day by day, and is transforming many industries with innovative delivery processes, advanced payment methods, automation, Artificial Intelligence, and countless …
December 22 2021 Business | Other
Many businesses are having to adjust the way they work – whether they’re navigating a team from home to reduce risks, self-isolating in the short term, or going through a phased return, more people than ever are having to work from home. Working from home brings flexibility, a beneficial work-life balance, and reduced costs …