The fitness industry in the UK is moving fast, and if you’re looking to grow, it’s important to keep pace. With Elevate 2025 just around the corner, it’s the ideal time to start thinking about how you’ll fund your next stage of growth. At the show, you’ll have the chance to meet suppliers face-to-face, compare … Read more

The wellness industry is evolving fast. From infrared saunas and cold plunge tubs to cryotherapy chambers and meditation pods, it’s no longer just about fitness – it’s about full-spectrum wellbeing, with recovery being a major player. Launching or scaling a wellness business takes more than a great idea. That’s where wellness finance becomes your strongest … Read more

How to Fund Your Dream Pilates Studio in 2025 | Johnson Reed

Are you thinking about opening a Pilates studio and worry about how to fund your Dream Pilates Studio? Well, now is the perfect moment to get pilates studio funds. Social media’s wellness boom has made Pilates more popular than ever. From influencers to newcomers, mindful movement wins. No finance? No problem. Johnson Reed specialises in … Read more

How to maximise trade for your hospitality business this summer

Summer offers unique opportunities to Maximize Trade for your Hospitality Business. When temperatures rise, your Hospitality Business can thrive. Longer days and warm nights boost footfall. Guests look for enjoyable venues during the holiday season. This guide explains simple ways to improve your business. Each idea helps you attract more guests and increase profit. The strategies … Read more

Energy prices affect everyone. In 2025, many families face challenges. This guide explains the current energy landscape. It focuses on the energy market, the role of energy suppliers, and changes in household bills. We also discuss electricity tariffs, gas prices, and available government support. The information is clear and simple. Each sentence is short and … Read more

Am I Eligible for Finance

We’re often asked, particularly by new-start operators, ‘am I eligible for finance?’ Whilst the bank and more traditional lenders tend to operate by a very strict criteria, the process of securing finance with Johnson Reed is a straight-forward and much speedier process. The information required and the process itself can vary depending on a number of factors, and whilst we like to review each business case individually, we understand it can help to have some initial transparency on what’s involved. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a cheat sheet to give you the inside track on how asset finance is underwritten and approved in the UK.

Energy Prices in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Households and Students

In today’s economy, keeping hold of your cash is more important than ever. With taxes going up and business costs rising, spending big chunks of money upfront can put your business under unnecessary pressure. That’s where business finance (like leasing and asset refinancing) comes in. Instead of spending your cash on big purchases, you can … Read more

Schools In! For leasing

Exciting times ahead! Schools can now acquire essential equipment through lease finance, thanks to new accounting rules and funding options that make leasing more accessible than ever for local authority-funded schools. We’re thrilled to announce that these new rules will empower schools with the ability to finance equipment without the administrative burden, ensuring that they … Read more

When trying to find out the best way to fund your businesses expansion it can be difficult to work out the best way to get funding, often articles and reports can be contradictory and confusing. Even though headlines are saying that more money is being offered to SMEs through traditional banks, it can still be difficult to get quick and reasonable funding options.
Keeping ahead of your competition often means responding quickly to customer changes and making sure you have the most up-to-date equipment or changing your business décor. A quicker, simpler and more personal experience can be had from choosing a leasing option with Johnson Reed.

When it comes to financing business growth, there are plenty of misconceptions. Equipment leasing is often misunderstood, leading some businesses to miss out on its many benefits. At Johnson Reed, we’ve helped businesses across the UK find the right finance solutions, and we’ve seen these myths hold companies back. Let’s set the record straight. Myth … Read more