How do I get new business funding? 6 tips for when your bank says No

When the bank says NO it might feel like a very lonely place.  My main piece of advice is: DON’T PANIC! There is always something that can be done! Just follow these 6 tips: 1. Don’t over-react Don’t blame the funder that is saying no.  The business funding world has changed dramatically since the heady days […]

Business strategy 101 – Business funding update – February 2013

The Bank of England’s ‘Trends in Lending’ report, published on 21st January shows business funding options remain hard to come by for SMEs. The underlying message from the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013 is that Finance for the SME sector remains elusive and, as a consequence, demand is subdued.  Let’s take a […]

9 Creative ways to achieve staff engagement during turnaround

In any change or turnaround situation, Human Resources plays a vital role in both implementing your chosen strategy and developing a sustainable creative culture. An Engaging and Open Culture   The environment needs to create as much safety and security around employees during these potentially difficult times given there is likely to be high levels […]