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...
by First Business Finance | Apr 16, 2026 | Business Finance
Fleet finance – growing a fleet without draining the business Haulage businesses face a familiar tension: the contracts are there, the demand is real, but adding vehicles means a significant capital commitment. Buy outright and you own the asset – but...
by First Business Finance | Apr 8, 2026 | Annual Investment Allowance, Blog, Business Finance, Tax Relief
Every April, £1 million Annual Investment Allowance tax relief resets for UK businesses. Most don’t take full advantage of it. Some don’t know it exists. Others plan to “sort it later” and end up making rushed decisions in March. If you have...
by First Business Finance | Mar 26, 2026 | Business Loan
Cashflow pressure in construction isn’t always about lack of work – it’s often about timing. Short-term business loans to support cashflow in construction can be an effective funding solution. We recently supported a medium-sized construction business in Kent...
by First Business Finance | Mar 19, 2026 | Blog
Supply chain challenges can disrupt businesses worldwide, but UK SMEs are feeling the impact more acutely. Delays, rising costs, and geopolitical tensions can quickly strain cashflow, disrupt operations, and slow growth. The Current Landscape for UK SMEs Global supply...
