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
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More and more SME’s choosing asset finance over traditional bank funding – here’s why. Figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) have shown a 13% growth in total asset finance new business (leasing and hire purchase) in comparison to same month in 2022 (May). The UK’s asset finance industry has displayed resolve, a … Read more
Whether you’re a new start embarking on an exciting new business venture, or a long-term supplier offering finance as an alternative, we at Johnson Reed aim to help every business with their finance requirements. Here’s JR’s Guidance to our Financial Services. Suppliers Being able to offer finance is a valuable sales tool and protective … Read more
Business confidence rebounds to a 13-month high in the first half of June, up to 37% and up nine points from previous month. This is the biggest monthly rise for some time after last month’s dip according to Lloyds Bank Business Barometer. Furthermore, in the Chancellor’s annual speaking slot in the City of London outlined … Read more
A recent study by the Business Reporter showed that data is key to the success for SMEs. It enables them to see how their business is doing, know what their customers want and identify areas for development and opportunities. Using Artificial Intelligence (wait – what is AI?) to harness data of predictive analytics tools how … Read more
Green finance has become a crucial aspect of modern business operations. More and more companies are recognizing the importance of sustainability and taking steps to reduce their environmental impact. At Johnson Reed, we are thrilled to retain our commitment to utilizing green finance to fund environmentally sustainable projects. We have been providing finance solutions to … Read more
The 2023 Budget announcement has brought with it a host of changes that will impact businesses across the UK. From changes to corporation tax to new initiatives to support small businesses, it’s clear that the government is keen to encourage economic growth in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many businesses, accessing the finance … Read more
4 Ways to save on your Self-assessment Tax Bill There is a huge knowledge gap when it comes to finding out which expenses you can claim on your self-assessment tax bill, which leads to a lot of people paying more money than they need to. In November 2022, ‘Which?’ surveyed 881 people who are … Read more
With the New Year firmly underway, it can be a stressful time for business owners across the country wanting to hit the ground running and start the New Year off with a bang. 2023 will inspire new ideas, new energy and new excitement for growth opportunities, and it is important you start as you mean … Read more
With Christmas fast approaching, we’re seeing a lot more businesses enquiring about leasing and loans to support their business. From covering energy bills this winter to looking to expand for Christmas bookings, there are many different motives for a company to come to JR. Here are 5 of the most common reasons we see businesses … Read more