Latest news and helpful advice from our team.
Last Call for CBILS
Despite hopes for an extension the British Business Bank has confirmed that the deadline for Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) applications will remain the 30th September. If you are still waiting for approval from a bank application this is the...
CBILS Loans – The clock is ticking
As businesses are returning to some sort of normality, many are finding that their cash resources have been depleted by several fallow months. Whilst their business is fundamentally viable they could incur reopening costs (expected to average £22k), or be heading into...
Covid-19 Update
In line with other companies we wanted to update you with our changes in process & some market updates in response to Covid-19 disruption. Our telephone and computer systems are set up to allow us to work from home with minimal disruption to customer service....
Meet the Team: Tim Jones
Name: Tim Jones Job title: Director How long have you been at Start Point Finance? Since the beginning… Where was your first job? Lex Vehicle Leasing in Manchester How do you describe what you do for a living? Commercial Finance Broker and Community Bus Driver If you...
Young People and Networking
Networking is a massive part of many of today’s jobs – it is the most efficient way to meet a large number of potential clients face to face as well as build relationships resulting in the exchange of possible work opportunities. As someone who spends much of my week...
What do the latest round of bank closures mean for your business?
Last week brought more bad news for local banking with Lloyds Banking Group announcing the closure of 56 branches this year. But what do the latest round of bank closures mean for your business? In reality probably very little, as few of those branches will have a...
Tax bills hindering your business growth?
As the new year gets underway, the political landscape stabilises and businesses are gearing up to take advantage of pent up market demand, are you positioned to capitalise on opportunities for business growth? One aspect of increased trade which often goes overlooked...
Grant Funding for Rural Businesses
At Start Point Finance we are always on the lookout for grants and funds which could support our clients. Following successful implementation of several Regional Growth Fund backed transactions, where up to 40% of asset purchases were grant funded, we have been...
New Office in Plymouth Science Park
Start Point Finance have long been associated with the city of Plymouth and now we are strengthening that bond by opening a new office at the city’s Science Park. This means that there will always be someone on hand to help support the Plymouth business community with...
East Allington FC – Sponsorship Renewal
Start Point Finance are pleased to continue our sponsorship of East Allington FC as main shirt sponsors for the season ahead. East Allington play in the SDFL Premier Division and we are proud to be associated with them as they look for continued success in the local...
It’s a Family Affair
Welcome to the team Sam Jones! Sam is the latest member of the Jones family to join the Start Point Finance team. His role is Commercial Finance Broker and he will be helping local businesses in Devon. Look out for him at networking events in the area. If you would...
On The Buses!
Start Point Finance have added our logo to busses on a number of Tally Ho routes around Kingsbridge and surrounding areas. We hope this will increase brand awareness and help us to support even more small businesses in the area. If you see our logo out and about, take...
“We have used these guys since we started up over 3 years ago. We have used them for Loans, Asset Fiance and Hire Purchases on the vans and they have been faultless. They excel where banks don’t, with the personal touch and sorting all the paperwork for you.“
– Elliott Myatt, Director of Play Area Hygiene Services Ltd.