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The boutique gym group, Énergie Fitness opened another phenomenal facility a weeks back. This time, in Litchfield where their grand launch wowed crowds with their unique blend of budget and state-of-the-art equipment. Énergie Fitness’ Grand Launch wows Litchfield! The moment people walked into the gym, they were amazed by the warm and personal welcome they … Read more
Following the resounding success of their bars across the North West and Sheffield, the Kuckoo triumph has expanded once more. This time, to Warrington and its ready to rock! Opening strategically in time for the 2023 festivities, exhilaration spread across Warrington for the unique blend of craft mixology-led cocktails and glamorous rock and roll music. … Read more
New year, new cheer: Business confidence at its highest in January for nearly a decade! ‘The strongest start to a new year since 2016’ reports Lloyds Bank’s monthly business confidence index with businesses beginning 2024 in upbeat fashion. Interest rate cuts and lower inflation has meant the figure has risen nine points to 44%, from … Read more
Self-Assessment Tax is due annually on 31st January, and straight after Christmas, can add another headache on top of the January blues. However, there are now options for businesses and individuals to help spread the cost of their Self-Assessment Tax rather than having to fork out one whole lump sum. Self-Assessment Funding is available and … Read more
Following the success of six stores across the North East, the one-stop takeaway Gills carried out a full refurbishment of the Ponteland store. A fresh new look for the north east’s favourite Chippy. Gills have just recently announced the grand opening of the restaurant dine-in service at their latest store. The buzz of the … Read more
In an industry still feeling somewhat uneasy recently due to its unpredictability; the pre-COVID boom halted by the pandemic, now continuing through soaring overheads, interest rates and inflation, it’s important to focus on what you can control. Companies should be getting investment ready, not waiting for things to improve. To succeed, businesses need to keep … Read more
Six Nations Champion opens elite training environment with JR’s finance. No.6 Performance has been unlocking the performance potential of all of its members since opening its doors in mid-September. We took a trip North-East, to visit the elite training facility and community which Six Nations Champion, Mark Wilson has curated. Their launch day and free … Read more
Everyone knows that cashflow management is make or break for businesses, especially at the beginning of a business journey. Funding is a key component in transferring an idea into a successful business entity and start-up costs/trading differs across industry, size and ambition. This means making the right funding choices at the right time is critical. … Read more
Midland Karting races away from its competitors using JR’s Quirky Kit finance for a staggering sixth time in as many years. Midland Karting has been offering the premier outdoor go-karting experience for over 20 years, with a surface offering ultimate high-grip, high-speed racing. They have three different circuits to choose from, providing fun and adventures … Read more
When Johnson Reed was established, almost 20 years ago now, we noticed the distance between SMEs financial requirements and support offered by high-street banks growing larger by the day. That’s why our mission since 2005 hasn’t changed. We want to become the finance partner of choice for SMEs, who are the beating heart of the … Read more