by First Business Finance | May 27, 2026 | Blog, Business Loan
For many UK SMEs, 2026 continues to present a challenging trading environment. While inflation has eased compared to previous years, businesses across sectors are still facing rising operating costs, tighter margins, delayed customer payments and ongoing cashflow...
by First Business Finance | May 20, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorised
The bank isn’t the market – it’s part of the market For most UK business owners, the instinct when they need finance is to call their bank. It’s familiar. But familiar isn’t always best. When you approach your bank directly, you’re...
by First Business Finance | May 6, 2026 | Annual Investment Allowance, Business, Business Finance, Business Loan
The UK government has outlined plans for over £700 billion of infrastructure investment over the next decade, spanning energy, transport, water, housing and defence, and covering hundreds of major projects. Alongside this, industry data from Glenigan indicates that...
by First Business Finance | Apr 29, 2026 | Asset Finance, Business, Business Finance, Business Loan, Core Service
As demand continues to increase across high-rise developments, construction businesses are under growing pressure to scale operations quickly-without placing unnecessary strain on cashflow. This is where construction finance can help. Across the sector, securing new...
by First Business Finance | Apr 22, 2026 | Blog, Business Finance, Business Loan
The Difference Between a Good Opportunity and a Missed One? Usually Timing – and Funding. Right now, rising costs, supply chain pressure and cashflow gaps are forcing UK businesses to make decisions that can’t wait. The businesses coming out ahead...
