by First Business Finance | Aug 27, 2026 | Asset Finance, Blog, Business Finance
For UK SMEs investing in new equipment, vehicles or machinery, the financing vs buying equipment decision is rarely straightforward. Both routes get you the asset your business needs — the real question is which one fits your cash flow, your growth plans, and how...
by First Business Finance | Jul 15, 2026 | Blog, Business, Business Finance, Business Loan, Core Service
Growing a business takes investment. Whether you’re recruiting staff, purchasing equipment, expanding into larger premises or developing new products, growth almost always requires funding. Yet many business owners make one common mistake. They start by asking:...
by First Business Finance | Jul 7, 2026 | Asset Finance, Blog, Core Service
How Asset Finance Helped a Kent Utilities Contractor Invest in Its Own Equipment and Reduce Long-Term Costs Overview Our client is an established SME operating within the construction and utilities sector based in Kent. The Challenge Like many growing contractors,...
by First Business Finance | Jun 3, 2026 | Asset Finance, Blog, Business Finance
Why Going Straight to Your Bank Could Be Costing Your Business – Would You Be Better With A Commercial Finance Broker? The bank isn’t the market – it’s part of the market What You’ll Learn in This Article: When a business needs finance,...
by First Business Finance | Jun 2, 2026 | Blog, Job
Join our growing team at First Business Finance, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, Kent Overview First Business Finance is a growing commercial finance brokerage supporting businesses across the UK with funding solutions including asset finance, business loans,...
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...
