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Boosting the Living Standards of the Self-Employed
At Fair Business Loans we were very interested in a recent report by the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA). The aim of the RSA is to encourage opportunities for people to channel their creativity, to create both fulfilling lives for them and a flourishing
Employing staff for the first time
At Fair Business Loans we are passionate not only about providing small business loans UK but also about equipping small business owners with the knowledge and skills they need to make business work. We are involved in regular events called ‘Let’s Do Business Together’ that focus on issues of critical
Fair Business Loans Present at NACFB Event
As part of our on-going commitment to reach as many London based SMEs as possible with our loans for small business, Fair Business Loans joined the National Association of Finance Brokers (NACFB) as a patron last September to help develop introducer relationships. The NACFB is the trade body for brokers
Beyond the Kitchen Table: Finding Affordable Office Accommodation in London
Being providers of funding for small business we’ve found that a common hurdle for businesses, especially those based in the major cities, is finding affordable office accommodation. In this article we report on developments in affordable business accommodation in London, and where it is located. A recent study was commissioned
High Cost Loans Refinancing- Ending Vicious Spirals of Debt
High Cost Loans Refinancing (HCL), is Fair Finance’s new product to help those struggling with the spiralling costs of high interest, unaffordable loans. The aim is for an affordable loan from Fair Finance, with lower interest, to be used to consolidate high cost loans to save total interest paid and
Top Tips for making your small business more energy efficient
In one of our first blogs of 2015, we looked at five ways to reduce small business costs. One of these ways was by saving energy and in this blog we return to this topic. According to John Allan, National Chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses: “Almost a third
Fair Business Loans – What Makes Us Different?
So, the last budget of this Parliament has come and gone. Chancellor George Osborne outlined some incentives for small businesses from the next Parliament, including replacement of the annual tax return by an online payment and recording system, the abolishment of Class 2 national insurance contributions for the self-employed, and
Fair Finance wins Citi Microentrepreneurship Award!
Fair Business Loans are delighted and proud to announce that our parent company, Fair Finance, recently won a much-coveted award at the national ‘Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards’. This national awards programme, delivered by the Community Development Finance Association (CDFA) with Citi Foundation, is designed to celebrate the innovative and invaluable work
Online tools for small businesses
So, your business is growing and you have great plans for the future! Now it’s time to make it happen! At Fair Business Loans we always base our small business loan decisions not only on the financial position of the business but also on how much confidence we have in
How to be a Savvy Shopper
Ever find yourself surprised by the cost of your shopping when you get to the till? Want to find out smart but simple ways to save on your supermarket shopping? Don’t panic! Fair Finance’s savvy shopper tips are here to help you save £s at the tills. Save money by
