October 24 2025 Asset Finance | Business Growth | Cash Flow | SME Finance
SME finance for technology and growth is becoming essential as the digital wave hits every industry. The digital wave isn’t coming — it’s already here. For many UK SMEs, finding the right SME finance for technology and growth has become essential as they modernise. But while every conference headline shouts about automation, AI, and tech …
September 18 2025 Business Finance | Cash Flow | SME Insights
If you run a small or medium business, you’ll know the frustration of late payments. For UK SMEs, waiting weeks or even months for invoices to be settled can mean tighter cash flow, bills stacking up, and growth plans pushed to the side. Now, new UK late payment rules are being introduced to push large …
September 12 2025 Business Growth | Customer Finance | SME Finance
Looking for customer finance for SMEs that supports real, sustainable growth? Looking for customer finance for SMEs that supports real, sustainable growth? At Busby Finance, we know success doesn’t happen overnight. Growth takes the right conditions—nurturing relationships, pruning what holds you back, and planting in the right soil. Here are five practical ways to create …
September 11 2025 Insights | Small Business Support
Why talk about recipes? Because every business owner knows there’s no single way to grow. Just like in the kitchen, the right mix depends on what you’ve got, who you’re serving, and the outcome you’re aiming for. Recipes are familiar, simple, and flexible — which makes them a neat way to think about your own …
September 08 2025 Business | Cash Flow | Market Trends
Cash flow insights for growing businesses are more than just numbers on a spreadsheet — they’re the lifeline that keeps your SME running smoothly. From getting paid faster to forecasting cash gaps before they hit, smart cash flow management helps you stay confident, not stressed, about money. Recent figures from UK Finance show just how …
September 08 2025 Business | Finance | Funding Updates | Insights
UK SME finance 2025 is shaping up to be a game-changer for small businesses. Hey you! Yes, you—entrepreneur, dreamer, spreadsheet warrior. If the phrase “external finance landscape” makes you want to lie down, you’re in the right place. Let’s skip the snooze-fest and get you the freshest UK SME finance scoop—with a grin. UK SME …
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 …