Latest news and helpful advice from our team.
Funds to Grow Your Recruitment Agency
If you run a growing recruitment agency (temp or permanent), access to the right funding is an issue which could limit your business potential. You may be successfully placing more and more candidates but until your customers settle up you have a cash gap that you...
Finance in Uncertain Times
Brexit may be creating uncertainty and those that can take steps to mitigate the risk may be doing so but what are the other factors that are directly challenging businesses in the South West? With the pressure on High Street Banks in their annual review to reduce...
The Advantages of a Proactive Accountant
For many business owners their accountant is someone they visit once a year with a carrier bag stuffed full of receipts. However, a modern, proactive accountant is an invaluable resource for your business with a wealth of knowledge for you to take advantage of....
New Office – Bristol
Exciting times lie ahead as Start Point Finance are expanding to Bristol. Operations Director Toby Jones has moved to the area with the aim of supporting businesses in the city, as well as into Somerset and other surrounding areas. With offices now in Kingsbridge,...
Finance Applications – Putting Your Best Foot Forward
Access to finance is regularly cited as the greatest obstacle preventing UK businesses from growing – according to a recent survey by ThinCats, 57% of small and medium sized businesses are suffering from restricted cash flow. However, from our experience there are a...
Welcome to the team Janet Young!
Welcome to the team Janet Young! Start Point Finance are pleased to welcome Janet Young to our growing team. Janet joins from the care sector where she worked as an assistant manager. She has joined Sophie in our Operations Team. If you would like to speak to either...
Tony Cobley Photographer
The star of our fourth video (besides Fred) was South West photographer Tony Cobley. We spoke to Tony to find out what makes him tick: My passion for photography began when I was about 12 years old and was a keen hobby photographer all of my younger life. I did lots...
Paddleboarding & Pizza
Last week the Start Point Finance team hosted a group of business advisers and accountants from across Devon for an evening of paddle boarding and pizza. Start Point Finance work collaboratively with accountants, helping their clients access alternative business...
Unsecured Commercial Loans
Probably the most noticeable change in the commercial funding landscape over the last 2 years has been the rise in unsecured loans. In fact, unsecured loans account for just over half of transactions arranged by Start Point Finance in recent months. Loans can be used...
King of Prussia
Our latest ‘Would Your Bank Go This Far?’ video was shot at the King of Prussia – a vibrant pub in the heart of Kingsbridge with a fine selection of ale, lager and cider. The King of Prussia was host to Start Point Finance and many of our friends during the World Cup...
The Real Costs of Invoice Finance (and how to ensure you get the best deal for you)
For many businesses, invoice finance is the modus operandi which regulates cash flow. With overdrafts being restricted or closed down entirely, an invoice finance facility gives business owners a flexible funding system, allowing them to draw down on invoices raised...
Hope Cove Gallery
Hopefully by now you may have seen our ‘Would Your Bank Go This Far?’ videos. We caught up with the star of ‘The Artist’ – Allie Fredericks who runs Hope Cove Gallery about running her business in the beautiful South Hams. Here’s what she had to say: I really love...
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