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It’s a new year, and your business gets to turn over a fresh leaf. By now, you’re probably in the midst of a marketing strategy – but how financially viable is it? A loan might help. Alternative finance can be used for much more than tools, equipment and plugging cash flow gaps. Branding can benefit … Read more
There are few things more British than a freshly fried portion of fish and chips. It’s a staple of Friday nights, a seaside holiday essential, and for many, a taste of nostalgia wrapped in paper. That’s why having access to smart solutions like fish and chip shop finance can help shops thrive in a competitive … Read more
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 -but the 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 tool. … Read more
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
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.
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